SB 533 - November Elections for Bonds

SB 533 requires that any local election proposing new debt, bonds, or tax increases must take place on the November election date, when voter turnout is highest. This ensures that major financial decisions are made by a broader segment of the public, not just a small group of voters in low-turnout May elections. This measure increases transparency, strengthens accountability, and reduces the risk of rushed or lightly scrutinized tax hikes and spending measures. It also limits the ability of local governments to quietly burden taxpayers with new debt through obscure election timing. This is a common-sense, pro-taxpayer reform.