Bill Status of SB 271   95th General Assembly

Short Description:  SCHOOL FUNDING REFERENDUM ACT

Senate Sponsors
Sen. Louis S. Viverito

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  1/13/2009SenateSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act

Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the School Funding Crisis Referendum Act. Requires a statewide advisory referendum at the 2008 general election. Sets forth questions concerning (i) the use of State revenues from any expansion of gaming for the funding of special education, school construction, and school transportation, without decreasing other State funding for those education needs, and (ii) an accompanying reduction of real property taxes at a rate of 50 cents per dollar of revenue. Repeals the Act December 31, 2010. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/7/2007SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Louis S. Viverito
  2/7/2007SenateFirst Reading
  2/7/2007SenateReferred to Rules
  1/13/2009SenateSession Sine Die

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