Bill > HB5032

This bill amends the Michigan Revised School Code to make several changes to school district bond election procedures. The bill modifies language around how school district elections for bond issuance are conducted, clarifying that such elections must be held in accordance with the Michigan election law and specifying that school board members cannot serve as election inspectors. It provides a standard ballot language for bond proposals that includes the school district name, county, maximum borrowing amount, and purpose of the bonds. The bill also introduces a new provision that explicitly prohibits school districts from using state school aid funds to cover the costs of these bond elections, mandating that all such election expenses must be paid through private donations. This change aims to ensure that state educational funding is not diverted to election-related expenses and that such costs are independently funded. The modifications are relatively technical in nature, focusing on standardizing election procedures and funding mechanisms for school bond proposals.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-5032