HB2320

School districts; bonds; financial advisors

Chamber Passed·2/24/26

HB2320 mandates school districts to hire independent municipal advisors for bond elections and related bond issuance.

HB2320 requires school districts to hire independent municipal advisors for bond elections and bond issuance. These advisors must be registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission and assist with the election and bond issuance. They cannot advise on selecting other professionals or purchase or underwrite bonds they advised on. The advisor's duties include determining repayment structures, obtaining bond ratings, hiring professionals for bond sales, and assisting with other bond-related matters.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 15–14 · Feb 24
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
5
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

15 Yea

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14 Nay

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1 Not Voting

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Calendar

Mar 30

1:00 PM

Senate Rules

Mar 23

1:30 PM

Senate Finance

History

Jun 12

Senate

Senate third reading FAILED voting: (15-14-1-0)

Jun 11

Senate

Senate Committee of the Whole action: Do Pass Amended

Apr 9

Senate

Senate Committee of the Whole action: Retained