Issue Position: Taxes

Issue Position

The Senate tax committee worked hard all legislative session to vet a property tax bill that would stop the non-stop increases in property appraisal values which automatically increase your property taxes. The property tax transparency bill was important for homeowners. It didn't strip local taxing authority, but it required a vote by the governing body before they raised your taxes. No more automatic property tax increases. During our final legislative session, we debated and passed the property tax transparency bill that also removed penalties and interest on property and income taxes during the pandemic, and allowed county treasurers the option to setup property tax payment plans. Senate vote 35-2, House vote 89-28. Governor Laura Kelly VETOED this important tax relief bill!

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