2017 Senate Bill 384

Authorize 3-mill "sinking fund" property tax for school buses

Introduced in the Senate

May 17, 2017

Introduced by Sen. Dale Zorn (R-17)

To allow school districts to use a “sinking fund” property tax to buy school buses. Under current law, schools may levy up to 3 mills for 10 years for a “sinking fund,” which is a permanent fund that may only be used only for limited purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Finance

June 8, 2017

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.