Bill > HB1368

This bill modifies Indiana's laws regarding school levy referenda, specifically restricting when and how school corporations can place tax levy and bond referendum questions on election ballots. The key provisions include requiring that certain school-related referendum questions, such as those for property tax levies to pay for debt service or controlled projects, can only be placed on general election ballots, effective July 1, 2025. This means school corporations will no longer be able to hold these referenda during primary, municipal, or special elections. The bill amends multiple sections of Indiana Code to standardize the certification and placement of these ballot questions, ensuring they occur no later than noon on August 1 before a general election. The changes apply to various types of school referenda, including those for general operating levies, debt service, school safety measures, and projects involving building improvements or controlled projects. By limiting referenda to general elections, the bill aims to potentially increase voter participation and provide more consistent timing for school funding ballot measures.

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https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/house/1368/details