HB 3656
Provides that elections on local option tax measures shall be held only on the date of general elections in even-numbered years, with one exception for certain measures seeking to extend current local option taxes.
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Bill overview
This bill establishes that elections for local option tax measures must occur on the same dates as general elections, which are held in even-numbered years. However, there’s an exception: local option taxes seeking to extend existing ones can be held during the primary election of the following odd-numbered year. The ballot language for these measures will also be standardized to provide voters with specific information about potential tax increases.
Key provisions
- Elections for local option taxes must be held on even-numbered year general election dates.
- An exception allows for extending current local option taxes to be placed on the ballot during the primary election of the following odd-numbered year.
- Ballot titles for measures authorizing new taxes will include a statement about potential property tax increases.
- Ballot titles for measures renewing existing taxes will include a statement indicating the renewal.
- Ballot titles for measures establishing permanent rate limitations will include specific tax rate and fiscal year information.
- The measure specifies the wording and content required for ballot titles related to local option taxes and rate limitations.
- A local option tax can be extended if it was rejected in a prior general election.
Who is affected
- Local governments (counties, cities, and other subdivisions)
- Taxpayers
- Elected officials (county courts, county commissioners, city governing bodies)
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Primary sponsor
E. Werner Reschke
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