HJR19Introduced in the House of Delegates
Relating to permitting excess levies or increases in maximum rates limited exclusively to fire protection and emergency medical services
Introduced by Rick Hillenbrand, District 88
What does this bill do?
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Official description
The purpose of this resolution is to allow excess levies or increases in maximum rates limited exclusively to fire protection and emergency medical services to be approved by a simple majority (50% + 1), while retaining the current sixty percent voter approval requirement for all other levies and increases.
Where it stands
To House Judiciary
January 20, 2026
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Bill history
Filed for introduction
To Judiciary
Introduced in House
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