HB 89

Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to propose for voter approval the issuance of general obligation bonds for a purpose rejected by voters at a bond election held during the preceding two years.

Principle Criteria

Free Enterprise

Property Rights

Personal Responsibility

Limited Government

Individual Liberty

Digest

HB 89 prevents political subdivisions from proposing the same or substantially similar general obligation bond measures within two years after a failed election. The goal is to respect voter decisions and limit repeat ballot initiatives on rejected debt proposals.

Author (1)

Ben Bumgarner

Co-Author (5)

Richard Hayes Terri Leo-Wilson Shelley Luther William Metcalf Terry Wilson

Contact the Author

Rep. Ben Bumgarner

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(512) 463-0688

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