School bond and tax elections in Montana
| Bond elections |
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| 2018 • 2017 • 2016 • 2015 2014 • 2013 • 2012 • 2011 2010 • 2009 • 2008 All years and states |
| Property tax elections |
| 2018 • 2017 • 2016 • 2015 2014 • 2013 • 2012 • 2011 2010 • 2009 • 2008 All years and states |
| See also |
| State comparisons How voting works Approval rates |
School bond and tax elections in Montana are required for:
- Issuance and sale of new bonds.
Laws affecting school finance
Bond Issue law
Under Montana law, a school election is required if a school district plans to sell new bonds that is done through open and competitive or sealed bidding[1].
In order to issue bonds without going to an election, the school district must issue a resolution citing:
- The facts regarding the outstanding bonds that are to be redeemed.
- The reasons for issuing new bonds.
- The term and details of the new bond issue[2].
Local initiative and referendum
The Montana Constitution allows local governments including school districts to give voters the right to initiate school finance questions on the ballot[3].
Conduct of the bond election, limitations, rules
Authority conducting elections
The County Clerk and Recorder is responsible for conducting the election unless the county designates someone else[4].
Election dates
Elections must be held during the first Tuesday after the first Monday in May and the first Tuesday after the first monday in November[5].
Needed majority
A simple majority is needed to pass a school bond and tax election in Montana[6].
Special elections
There are no restrictions on when a special election can be held or when a resolution can be issued calling for one. However, notice must be given three times in the last four weeks of the election to the local newspaper[7].
Wording of measures
There are no restrictions on how ballot questions can be worded for school bond elections[8].
Required notice of election
All school districts must post a required notice two times in a newspaper no less than 20 and no more than 40 days before an election[9]. There is no requirement for a school district must issue a resolution before the 40/20 day notice deadline.
See also
- Voting on school bond and tax measures
- Where to find information about local school bond and tax elections
- School bond election
- Approval rates of local school bond and tax elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Montana Legislature "Montana Statutes"(Referenced Statute 20-9-412 (2)(b))
- ↑ Montana Legislature, "Montana Statutes"(Referenced Statute 20-9-412 (1)(a)-(c))
- ↑ Montana Legislature, "Montana Constitution"(Referenced Section Article XI, Section 8)
- ↑ Montana Legislature, "Montana Statutes"(Referenced Statute 13-1-301 (1))
- ↑ Montana Legislature, "Montana Statutes"(Referenced Statute 13-1-104 (1)-(3))
- ↑ Montana Legislature, "Montana Statutes"(Referenced Statute 13-1-103(4))
- ↑ Montana Legislature, "Montana Statutes"(Referenced Statute 13-1-108)
- ↑ Montana Legislature, "Montana Statutes"(Referenced Statute 13-1-122)
- ↑ Montana Legislature, "Montana Statutes"(Referenced Statute 13-1-401(4))
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