as introduced - 86th Legislature (2009 - 2010) Posted on 02/19/2010 10:16am
A bill for an act
relating to education finance; authorizing a school district to renew an expiring
referendum by action of the school board; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008,
section 126C.17, by adding a subdivision.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 126C.17, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:
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Notwithstanding the election requirements of
subdivision 9, a school board may renew an expiring referendum by board action if:
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(1) the per pupil amount of the referendum is the same as the amount expiring;
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(2) the term of the renewed referendum is no longer than the initial term approved
by the voters; and
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(3) the school board has adopted a written resolution authorizing the renewal after
holding a meeting and allowing public testimony on the proposed renewal.
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This section is effective July 1, 2010.
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