2009 Senate Bill 222

House Roll Call 257: Passed

To give school districts the power to increase property taxes by up to 1 mill for 20 years to operate swimming pools, recreation centers, auditoriums, conference centers, and more as part of a "recreation authority." A school millage election would be required. The tax increase could be used to operate existing school facilities and programs.

65 Yeas / 42 Nays
Democrat (65 Yeas / 1 Nay)
Republican (0 Yeas / 41 Nays)
Excused or Not Voting (3)