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Republican "Homestead Act," Two Flagship Democrat Tax Relief Bills Begin Hearings in Montana House

Lawmakers heard first testimony last week on major property tax bills from both sides of the aisle – the Republican-backed “Homestead Act” touted by Gov. Greg Gianforte proposes wide-spread cuts, and two Democrat-backed bills target relief on lower-income households.

Rep. Jonathan Karlen, D-Missoula, introduced House Bill 154 on Tuesday, Jan. 21, warning a panel of legislators that residents are being priced out of their communities.

The bill aims to make property tax more affordable to low-income taxpayers through a tax credit. House Bill 155, the second of the two Democrat-backed bills, woul...

 
 

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