Relating to an election authorizing the issuance of bonds or an increase in taxes by a political subdivision.
HB 2736 requires a two-thirds majority vote of all voters participating in an election for local governments (like counties or cities) to approve bond issuances or tax increases. It mandates that such elections must be held on the uniform November election date, unless exempted under specific tax code provisions. The bill also clarifies that bond elections for property tax-funded projects must be approved by voters, overriding conflicting laws. These changes apply only to elections ordered on or after the bill's effective date.
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Introduction
Mar 2025
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Governor
Introduced Mar 18, 2025
Last action Mar 18, 2025
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Mar 18, 2025
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Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
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Mar 18, 2025
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Briscoe Cain
RRepublican
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