CM Boylan said there was a bill awaiting the Governor’s signature that would allow millage referenda to appear on the ballot without going through county commissions, and asked Ms. Staffopoulos whether she was familiar with it. She said she was not, and that it would have no effect until signed. CM Boylan suggested deferral until it was signed. Ms. Staffopoulos said there would not be time to make the ballot if the bill gets deferred.

Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety Committee · 2026-06-01 · agenda_item

This civic agenda item concerns a proposed state bill that would change how millage referenda appear on ballots. Currently, the School Board directs the City Council to ask the Supervisor of Elections to place a millage referendum on the ballot. This process is described as a ministerial obligation. The pending bill, if signed into law, would allow these referenda to appear on the ballot without going through county commissions. The item is currently under review and awaiting the Governor's signature. If enacted, this change could streamline the process for voters to decide on continuing a one mill tax for an additional four years. This situation presents an opportunity for legal services and government relations professionals to advise clients on the implications of the pending legislation and its impact on future ballot measures.