House Bill No. 2437 introduces new regulations for the adoption and amendment of annual budgets by emergency services districts located in counties with populations exceeding three million. The bill mandates that the board of such districts prepare and adopt their annual budget in a specified manner, which includes holding an open meeting to consider the proposed budget after providing notice. The proposed budget must be posted on the district's website at least 72 hours prior to the meeting, and the budget can be adopted during the same meeting where the tax rate is set, provided compliance with existing regulations.

Furthermore, once the budget is adopted, amendments can only be made under certain conditions. The board must hold an open meeting to discuss any proposed amendments, with the proposed changes also posted online 72 hours in advance. The meeting notice must include specific statements encouraging public participation and outline agenda items related to the proposed amendment. A budget amendment can only be approved if three or more board members vote in favor after public comments are heard. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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