Republicans say transportation bond bill can pass without GOP; warn against bonding for maintenance Republican leaders told reporters the transportation bond bill requires a three-fifths majority (59 House votes) and said Democrats have the votes to pass it without Republican support; they argued bonding for routine maintenance is unwise and listed transportation needs and disagreements over bond policy.

As Democrats prepare to push a transportation bond bill that could pass without Republican votes, concerns arise about the wisdom of bonding for routine maintenance instead of long-term projects.

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West Valley board reviews DA Davidson defeasance report showing $9.33 million in projected taxpayer savings; considers formal policy A DA Davidson final report showed $7.5 million in defeased bond funds and an estimated $9.33 million in taxpayer savings through 2038. The board discussed drafting a policy to return excess bond funds to taxpayers, with a proposed 10% threshold and a one-year post-completion waiting period; two routine motions were approved 5-0.

West Valley School District is poised to save taxpayers over $9 million through innovative financial strategies, potentially lowering tax rates until 2038!

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