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Senate fails agricultural property tax buy‑down after close debate and amendment vote
Summary
Senate Bill 23‑63, proposing a buy‑down of school mills on agricultural property, drew lengthy floor debate and a floor amendment that reduced the fiscal note; after amendment and debate the bill failed on final passage in a 23‑23 tie.
Senator Eberly (carrying Senate Bill 23‑63) described the bill as a property tax relief measure focused on agricultural property. The bill originally proposed a larger reduction and the Appropriations Committee amended it to a smaller buy‑down; sponsors said the change reflected negotiation to keep agricultural property in the conversation while other property tax proposals move through the session.
Floor debate covered fairness,…
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