Minnesota HF5108 modifies operating referendum ballot notices and eliminates school boards' authority to renew referendums without voter approval.

Minnesota HF5108 amends the operating referendum ballot notice requirements for school districts. It mandates that the ballot must state the maximum amount of the increased revenue per adjusted pupil unit and may state a schedule of increased revenue per adjusted pupil unit. The bill also modifies the notice to include a statement that passage of the referendum will result in an increase in property taxes. Additionally, the bill eliminates the authority for the school board to renew a referendum without seeking voter approval unless the ballot notice requirements are met.

Minnesota HF5108 modifies operating referendum ballot notices and eliminates school boards' authority to renew referendums without voter approval.

Minnesota HF5108 amends the operating referendum ballot notice requirements for school districts. It mandates that the ballot must state the maximum amount of the increased revenue per adjusted pupil unit and may state a schedule of increased revenue per adjusted pupil unit. The bill also modifies the notice to include a statement that passage of the referendum will result in an increase in property taxes. Additionally, the bill eliminates the authority for the school board to renew a referendum without seeking voter approval unless the ballot notice requirements are met.