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The Park Districts Bill
Park districts could issue bonds without voter approval
Park district bonding authority without a vote, reporting of legislative tax relief information, and delivery and contents of the real estate tax statement; to provide for a legislative management study; and to provide for a legislative management report.
Bad for everyday people ·
The bill would let park districts sell bonds without a public vote, and change how tax relief info and property tax statements are reported, affecting homeowners.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
If passed, taxpayers could see more debt from park projects they never voted on, and may get less clear tax bills, so they should speak up now.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- Bill creates a new reporting system for taxing districts.
- It amends law to let park districts issue bonds without a voter vote.
- It changes delivery and contents of real estate tax statements.
- Sponsored by several Republican legislators.
- Currently engrossed after failing a committee vote.
How they voted
The actual floor vote, and who broke from their own party.
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- Ronald Sorvaag (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
- Paul Thomas (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
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