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Lawmakers Hear Case for Dollar-Based Local Levies

Lawmakers are considering a bill that would make local agencies ask voters for a specific dollar amount of property tax increases on ballot levies rather than rely on mills — a property tax-based increase that can help account for inflation and changes in property values.

Local levies are often used for public services like libraries or fire stations. The bill would still allow mills for public schools.

Supporters of House Bill 20 told lawmakers in the House Taxation Committee Tuesday, Jan. 7 that the change would stabilize local property taxes and clear up confusing language.

Bob Story, execu...

 
 

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