MADISON, WI (WSAU- Wisconsin Radio Network) — The state Assembly has passed a bill that will allow some low-spending school districts to raise property taxes without a vote.
The legislation passed Tuesday on a 91-2 vote would apply to districts where voters have not rejected a property tax increase in the past three years. It’s expected about 100 districts would be eligible.
Glen Flora Republican James Edming was one of the “yes” votes, he says “This legislation helps ensure that our rural schools have the resources they need to provide a high quality education to their students.” He added “AB 835 will have a positive impact on school districts across the 87th Assembly District which is why I am proud to co-author this important legislation.”
The bill would also increase the maximum that qualifying low-spending districts can spend on a combination of local property taxes and state aid per student.
Republican state Representatives Andre Jacque (R-De Pere) and Adam Jarchow (R-Balsam Lake) where the only two members to vote against the bill. It now heads to the state Senate.
