Laws governing local ballot measures in Indiana
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No initiative and referendum process of any kind is available in Indiana local governments for local ballot measures.
This article sets out the laws governing local ballot measures in Indiana. It explains:
- Which local units of government make the initiative process available to residents.
- How and whether local units of government, including school districts, can refer local ballot measures (such as school bond propositions) to the ballot.
Types of local government
According to a 2022 study from the U.S. Census Bureau, this state's local governments consist of 91 counties, 1,571 cities, towns, and villages, and 696 special districts.[1]
Marion County operates under a consolidated government with Indianapolis.
School districts
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- See also: School bond and tax elections in Indiana
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School bond and tax elections in Indiana happen under three circumstances
- To exceed the property tax revenue limit.
- To Issue new bonding.
- To exceed its levy if a school district has to issue refunds under the Excessive Property Tax Credit law.
Initiative process availability
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There are no local units of government in Indiana that make an initiative process available.[2]
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