Resolution would let Chapter 100 properties factor into school bonding valuations

Feb 24, 2026

Representative Bill Faulkner introduced HJR 171 to allow property owned under Chapter 100 bond arrangements to be included in school districts' valuation for bonding capacity and proposed an amendment to extend the treatment to other government entities; a committee member cautioned it could extend credit without tax revenue to pay bonds.

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Representative Bill Faulkner (10th District) said House Joint Resolution 171 would permit properties held under Chapter 100 bond programs to be included in the valuation that counts toward school districts' bonding capacity. "So it allows, school districts to be able to, maybe, borrow more money against their bonding," Faulkner said.

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