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Bill would let counties levy a dedicated 5¢ per $1,000 property tax for public health clinics
Summary
House Bill 18‑70 would permit counties to levy a dedicated property tax of up to $0.05 per $1,000 assessed value to support the operation, maintenance and capital needs of public health clinics.
House Bill 18‑70 would allow counties to levy a separate regular property tax of up to five cents per $1,000 of assessed value to fund public health clinics, according to a staff briefing and testimony at the House Finance Committee on Feb. 24.
Committee staff explained the levy would be a separate regular levy that is exempt from the 1% growth limit in its first year and exempt from the $5.90 aggregate levy rate limit (but still subject to the state constitutional $10 per $1,000 limit and proration rules). Staff offered a…
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