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Board debates levy timing amid uncertainty over House Bill 96 vetoes; schedules special meeting
Summary
Board members discussed potential effects of House Bill 96 vetoes on emergency and substitute levies and scheduled a special meeting to allow the district options on levy timing ahead of August deadlines.
Board members discussed state budget‑bill vetoes and House Bill 96 and considered whether to convert two expiring emergency levies into substitute levies to preserve resident rollback protections and guard against changes that could bar levy renewals after Jan. 1, 2026.
The board discussed the uncertain legislative calendar and an expected attempt to override vetoes in late July. District staff and the board described the risk that if the vetoes are overridden and language in House Bill 96 takes effect, the district could lose the option to renew certain…
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