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Tammy tells board mid‑session state budget pressures could force cuts; tax changes are moving in House
Summary
At mid-session the district—s legislative liaison Tammy told the board more than 3,500 bills were filed, roughly 700 affect K‑12, and warned that the state may need $1 billion in cuts with pressure from income tax repeal and property tax reforms under consideration.
Tammy provided the board with a mid‑session legislative update on March 24, saying the current session is active and that more than 3,500 bills had been filed, with roughly 700 bills affecting pre‑K through 12 education. She framed the budget outlook as uncertain and warned that the state may need to cut roughly $1 billion in the coming budget cycle and again in FY28.
Tammy summarized recent activity: the House passed a resolution to pursue an income tax change (HJR 173/174) and the House budget had cleared the floor the same day and was headed to the Senate. She said some district priorities, such as Parents as Teachers, were preserved in House budget action while other proposals remain cut. She also described ongoing Senate filibusters, the potential for property tax reform (House Bill 2780 references), and debate around an A-through-F accountability/report card system (House bill 2710). She cautioned that the Senate could significantly alter House proposals and that committee and floor dynamics, including filibusters and leadership changes in the Senate Appropriations Committee, could shape final outcomes.
Board members asked whether local legislative allies continue to support the district; Tammy said they generally do and that she maintains relationships with lawmakers in Jefferson City. She closed her remarks with a rhetorical note about uncertainty: "Are we living on a prayer? We'll see within the next couple of weeks." The board engaged in brief questions after the update.
Direct quote (Tammy): "Are we living on a prayer? We'll see within the next couple of weeks."
