Missouri Revised Statutes

Chapter 164
Tax Levies and Bonded Indebtedness
Section 164.151

August 28, 2008


Form of ballot in all districts--percentage required for approval.

164.151. 1. The questions on bond issues in all districts shall be submitted in substantially the following form:

Shall the .............................. board of education borrow money in the amount of ........... dollars for the purpose of ............................ and issue bonds for the payment thereof resulting in an estimated increase to the debt service property tax levy of ......... (amount of estimated increase) per one hundred dollars of assessed valuation? If this proposition is approved, the adjusted debt service levy of the school district is estimated to increase from ........ (amount of current school district levy) to ............. (estimated adjusted debt service levy) per one hundred dollars assessed valuation of real and personal property.

2. If the constitutionally required number of the votes cast are for the loan, the board may, subject to the restrictions of section 164.161, borrow money in the name of the district, to the amount and for the purpose specified in the notices aforesaid, and issue bonds of the district for the payment thereof.

(L. 1963 p. 200 § 5-15, A.L. 1978 H.B. 971, A.L. 1990 H.B. 1621, A.L. 2008 S.B. 711)

(Source: RSMo 1959 §§ 165.040, 165.497, 165.605)


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