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This bill modifies the powers and duties of cooperative school district budget committees by expanding their oversight role and changing the composition of committee membership. Specifically, the bill alters the role of the school board representative from a voting member to a non-voting, ex-officio member. The budget committee will now have enhanced responsibilities, including reviewing and evaluating proposed warrant articles and supplemental appropriations that involve expenditure of funds, even those from capital reserves. The committee will be required to vote on such proposals, and their recorded vote must be printed alongside the ballot. No warrant articles can be printed on the annual or special meeting ballot without the committee's approval. These changes aim to provide the budget committee with more comprehensive review and control over school district financial matters, ensuring greater fiscal scrutiny and transparency. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2025, giving school districts time to adapt to the new requirements.

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