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Sponsor presents property‑valuation freeze proposal (SB 542); opponents say it’s too broad
Summary
Sen. Wiley Galt described SB 542 as a two‑year property‑valuation freeze intended to limit recent reappraisal increases; opponents including Montana Budget and Policy Center and Montana Federation of Public Employees said the measure would shift tax burdens and is not the targeted relief the legislature should pursue.
Senator Wiley Galt opened discussion of Senate Bill 542, describing the measure as a property‑valuation freeze (his “plan D”) intended to hold valuations after the most recent reappraisal to mitigate sharp tax increases.
Galt said the bill is part of a menu of property‑tax relief proposals under consideration this session. Opponents argued the…
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