JOINT RESOLUTION · 1991–92 SESSION
SJR 8230: School levy measures
Changing the number of electors necessary to approve school levy measures.
Summary
- Article VII, Section 2 of the Constitution is amended to allow public school districts to pass an excess levy or general obligation bonds if three-fifths of the voters voting approve the measure. The 40 percent voter turnout requirement no longer applies to school district elections
From the Senate Bill Report (SJR 8230), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
- IntroducedJan 20, 1992
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Sent to voters
- Prime sponsor
- Cliff Bailey (R-39)
- Introduced
- January 20, 1992 in the Senate
- Last action
- February 7, 1992
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Cliff Bailey (R-39)
Votes
No recorded floor votes.
History
The Legislature's online data doesn't include step-by-step history for sessions before 2001. Its final status is shown above, and the official bill page may have more.