Legislative Decree concerning the introduction of financial participation by municipalities in the financing of cantonal tasks
Statutory Text (3 Articles)
[1] The participation of the municipalities in the financing of cantonal tasks is defined based on a distribution model that considers both the permanent resident population and the cantonal tax revenue, both weighted at 50%.
[1] Art. amended by DL 20.9.2016; in force since 1.1.2017 - BU 2016, 453.
[2] **1 Municipal contribution** as per Art. 1 amounts to CHF 38.13 million annually for all municipalities combined.
2 The municipal contribution for 2025 and subsequent years is reduced by an amount of CHF 12.5 million annually. The Council of State shall define the modalities of the reduction. [3]
3 It shall remain in force until the redefinition of tasks and financial flows between the Canton and the Municipalities in accordance with the reform known as "Ticino 2020". [4]
4 The Grand Council shall decide on the message referred to in para. 3 concurrently with the legislative initiative known as "for strong municipalities close to the citizen".
[2] Art. amended by DL 10.12.2019; in force from 14.2.2020 - BU 2020, 35; previous amendment: BU 2016, 453.
[3] Para. amended by DL 11.12.2024; in force from 21.2.2025 - BU 2025, 34; previous amendments: BU 2022, 77; BU 2024, 102.
[4] Para. amended by DL 11.12.2024; in force from 21.2.2025 - BU 2025, 34; previous amendments: BU 2022, 77; BU 2024, 102.
After the deadlines for exercising the right of referendum have expired, this legislative decree shall be published in the Official Bulletin of Laws and Executive Acts and shall enter into force immediately. [5]
Published in OB 2014, 161.
[5] Entry into force: March 21, 2014 – OB 2014, 161.