Inspired by a Hutchinson issue, HB 2451 would prohibit using taxpayer funds to advocate passage of ballot initiatives

Inspired by a Hutchinson issue, HB 2451 would prohibit using taxpayer funds to advocate passage of ballot initiatives

Inspired by actions taken by USD 308 Hutchinson in a recent bond election, House Bill 2451 would prohibit local governments, including school districts, from using taxpayer funds to campaign for ballot questions that would benefit them. The measure was recently debated in the House Committee on Elections. Allison Reed Hutchinson resident Allison Reed supported the initiative, following her experience opposing the USD 308 bond issue last fall. In…