HF1550 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
School district authorized to reauthorize a capital projects referendum by board action.
Related bill: SF1460
AI Generated Summary
This bill proposes amendments to Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 123B.63, subdivision 3, which governs capital project levy referendums for school districts. The main changes allow a school board to renew an expiring capital projects referendum through board action rather than requiring voter approval, provided that:
- The annual amount remains the same as the expiring referendum.
- The term of the renewal does not exceed the initial term approved by voters.
- The school board adopts a resolution after holding a public meeting with the opportunity for testimony.
- The referendum has not been previously renewed by board action.
Additionally, the board must adopt the resolution by June 15 of the year in which the renewed levy would first be certified, and it becomes effective 60 days later. The renewal can only occur up to two fiscal years before the original referendum expires. School districts must submit a copy of the resolution to the commissioner and county auditor by September 1 of the adoption year and notify the commissioner of the referendum results.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 25, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Education Finance |
Citations
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"analysis": {
"added": [
"Provision allowing school boards to renew expiring capital projects referendums by board action under certain conditions."
],
"removed": [],
"summary": "This bill modifies the conditions under which a school district can reauthorize capital projects referendums.",
"modified": [
"Clarifies allowable election dates and requirements for capital project referendums as per section 123B.71.",
"Specifies the procedural requirements for a school board to renew an expiring referendum without an election."
]
},
"citation": "123B.63"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "The bill references allowable election dates under section 205A.05.",
"modified": [
"Aligns the capital projects referendum elections with dates authorized in section 205A.05, subdivision 1a."
]
},
"citation": "205A.05"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "The amendment requires compliance with section 123B.71 for projects funded by capital project levies.",
"modified": [
"Projects funded under this section must meet the review and comment requirements as specified in section 123B.71."
]
},
"citation": "123B.71"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "Modifies the notice that accompanies ballot questions related to renewing capital project levies.",
"modified": [
"The ballot notice language required under section 275.60 is specified for renewals of existing capital projects."
]
},
"citation": "275.60"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "The bill refers to conditions under which a conjunctive question may bypass section 475.59.",
"modified": [
"Allows a conjunctive question to authorize capital project levies and obligations despite section 475.59, under certain conditions."
]
},
"citation": "475.59"
}
]