This bill amends Minnesota Statutes to authorize the board of a consolidated school district to renew an expiring referendum established during the consolidation process. Specifically, it allows the school board to renew the referendum for a term not exceeding ten years, regardless of the terms of previous authorizations prior to consolidation. The bill also clarifies the requirements for the renewal process, including stipulations on the per pupil amount and the timeline for adopting the renewal resolution.

Additionally, the bill modifies existing language regarding the renewal of expiring referendums, allowing for a more streamlined process that includes public testimony and a recorded vote by the school board. It establishes that the resolution for renewal must be adopted on or after July 1 of the second fiscal year prior to the expiration of the referendum, with a deadline of June 15 of the fiscal year before expiration. The effective date for these changes is retroactive to June 16, 2024, applying to resolutions adopted on or after that date.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 123A.73, 126C.17