Local governments and school districts exempted from state mandates unless funding is provided to comply with the mandate, implementation language provided, contested case hearings authorized, report required, and constitutional amendment proposed.

Summary

The bill would add a new section to the state constitution that prevents the state from forcing local governments or school districts to follow a mandate unless the legislature provides matching funding. It also creates a process for those entities to formally refuse compliance, requires the commissioner of management and budget to report such refusals to legislative committees, and lets agencies contest the refusals in hearings. The amendment would appear on the 2026 ballot and take effect on Jan. 1, 2027 if approved.

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