This bill amends several sections of Washington state law regarding school district elections and the validation of indebtedness. Key changes include the requirement for a simple majority of voters, rather than a three-fifths majority, to approve the validation and ratification of school district indebtedness and to authorize the issuance of general obligation bonds for capital purposes. Additionally, the bill specifies that for school districts, the total number of voters required for bond issuance must be a majority of those voting on the proposition, rather than a three-fifths majority, and it removes the previous requirement for a certain percentage of voters from the last general election to participate in the vote.

The bill also includes provisions for the handling of special elections related to the formation of new school districts and adjustments of bonded indebtedness, emphasizing that a majority of votes is needed for approval. Furthermore, it establishes a contingent effective date, which is dependent on the approval of a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow for a simple majority vote to authorize school district bonds. If any part of the act is found invalid, the remaining provisions will still stand.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 28A.535.020, 28A.535.050, 84.52.056, 39.36.020, 39.36.015, 28A.315.285