S 1928
An Act establishing a municipal tax assessment increase limit
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Bill overview
This bill proposes to limit the amount by which municipal property assessments can increase each year. Currently, municipalities have broad authority to raise property taxes, but this legislation seeks to establish a cap on those increases. The goal is to protect homeowners and taxpayers from excessive property tax hikes. The bill was referred to the Revenue committee and subsequently heard.
Key provisions
- Establishes a limit on the annual increase in municipal property assessments.
- The specific limit on the assessment increase is not defined in the text.
- The bill was referred to the Revenue committee for review.
- The bill was accompanied by a study order (S2757).
- The bill was heard on multiple occasions, with hearings scheduled and subsequently canceled.
- The bill was concurred by the House.
- The bill is similar to previous legislation addressing municipal tax assessment limits.
- The bill is related to property taxation and revenue generation for municipalities.
Who is affected
- Homeowners
- Taxpayers
- Municipalities
- Property Owners
- The Revenue Committee
Notable changes
- Introduces a cap on municipal property assessment increases.
- This is a continuation of efforts to regulate property tax increases.
- The bill’s specific limit is not detailed in the provided text.
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Primary sponsor
Michael D. Brady
Cosponsor
Michael D. Brady
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Bill S.1928 194th (Current)
An Act establishing a municipal tax assessment increase limit
By Mr. Brady, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1928) of Michael D. Brady for legislation to establish a municipal tax assessment increase limit. Revenue.
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Presenter: Michael D. Brady
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill S.1928
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Revenue |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 7/11/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 7/14/2025 | Joint | Hearing canceled – new hearing TBD |
| 10/28/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 11/07/2025 from 10:00 AM-02:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium |
| 11/26/2025 | Senate | Accompanied a study order, see S2757 |
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