1298-S2 AMH FORN BUTT 2

2SHB 1298 - H AMDS 929 LOST 2-9-94

By Representative Forner

     On page 1, line 14, after "if at" strike "such" and insert "((such)) a state primary or state general"

     On page 1, line 16, after "indebtedness," insert "or at an election other than a state primary or state general election three fifths of the voters in such school district voting at such election shall vote in favor of the validation and ratification of such indebtness,"

     On page 2, beginning on line 6, after "chapter," strike all material down to and including "election," on line 7 and insert "((by three fifths of the voters voting at such election,))"

     On page 2, line 30, after "proposition" insert "if such voting occurs during a state primary or state general election"

     On page 3, line 32, after "voting at" strike "an" and insert "((an)) a state primary or state general"

     On page 3, line 33, after "purpose" insert ", or three fifths of the the voters therein voting at an election other than a state primary or state general election held for that purpose"

     On page 4, beginning on line 29, after "providing for" strike all material down to and including "authorize" on line 30 and insert "the authorization of"

EFFECT:  A simple majority of voters may authorize bonds only at primary and general elections.  The current 60% majority requirement will apply in all other elections.