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House delays HB 218 to refine initiative and referendum process for school districts
Summary
Lawmakers debated HB 218, a bill to clarify how initiatives and referendums for school districts are filed and processed. After extended debate on scope and administrative vs. legislative distinctions, members voted 40–30 to 'circle' the bill for further work.
House members engaged in a prolonged debate over House Bill 218, which seeks to codify the initiative and referendum process for school districts and designate the school business administrator as the office where such school-related initiatives would be filed. The bill’s sponsor said the measure would clarify an existing constitutional right under Article 6 and make the filing process clearer for voters.
Representative Bridal, who introduced the bill, told colleagues the proposal is intended to set a…
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