Bill: SB 702, 85(R) - 2017

Committee

Senate State Affairs

Vote Recommendation

Vote Recommendation Economic Freedom Property Rights Personal Responsibility Limited Government Individual Liberty
Yes Neutral Positive Neutral Positive Neutral

Author(s)

Don Huffines

Bill Caption

Relating to a minimum voter turnout requirement for an election authorizing the issuance of bonds issued by a political subdivision.

Fiscal Notes

No fiscal implication the State is anticipated. 

Bill Analysis

This bill would require a bond election held by a political subdivision to have a turnout of at least 15% of registered voters in order for the bond to pass.

Vote Recommendation Notes

The use of debt by local governments has been on the rise and consistent issue in recent history. A proposition such as this which requires greater voter participation in order to approve debt incurred by all residents supports our principle of limited government. We support SB 702.

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