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The Elections Happen Bill
New rule limits when tax elections can happen
Provides that bond and tax elections shall be held only on regularly scheduled fall election dates (RE SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)
Mixed: some good, some bad ·
This bill would make it harder for people to vote on taxes and bonds by only allowing elections in the fall.
Our take
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If this bill passes, it could make it tougher for people to have their say about taxes and bonds. It's important to think about how this affects your voting rights.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- The bill says bond and tax elections can only be held in the fall.
- It passed the House with a vote of 90 to 0.
- The bill is now in the Senate for review.
How they voted
The actual floor vote, and who broke from their own party.
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