HB0190

Requires political subdivisions to submit bond questions to the secretary of state for review and approval before holding bond elections.

• Establishes a timeline requiring political subdivisions to submit proposed bond questions to the secretary of state at least 130 days before a bond election. (W.S. 22-21-103, lines 3-6)
• Requires the secretary of state to approve or modify the bond question language within 120 days before the election to ensure compliance with statutory requirements. (W.S. 22-21-103, lines 7-12)
• Requires political subdivisions to notify the county clerk at least 110 days before the bond election with the election date and approved bond question. (W.S. 22-21-103, lines 13-15)
• Specifies that bond questions must state the purpose of the bonds, maximum principal amount, maximum years for indebtedness, and maximum interest rate. (W.S. 22-21-103, lines 17-20)
• Authorizes the secretary of state to establish rules for conducting bond elections that are not held on the same day as general or primary elections. (W.S. 22-21-103, lines 21-23)

Effective: July 1, 2025

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