BILL · 1997–98 SESSION
HB 2625: Local levy equalization
Changing local levy equalization.
Summary
- Finds that the increased levy authorization enacted in 1997 enabled school districts to enhance basic education programs provided by the state with local options, but that districts with higher-than-average property tax rates are challenged to secure voter approval of levies to take advantage of the increased authorization.
From the Bill Digest (HB 2625), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 16, 1998
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Grace Cole (D-32)
- Introduced
- January 16, 1998 in the House
- Last action
- January 16, 1998
- Requested by
- Governor
- Companion bill
- SB 6473
- Budget
- Has a fiscal note
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Grace Cole (D-32)
2 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 0 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
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.
HB 2625 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
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- HB 2625 (2011–12) Fire service mobilization
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