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House advances large property-tax revision after floor debate; bill re-referred to Appropriations
Summary
House Bill 231, a comprehensive proposal to revise class 4 residential and commercial property taxes, passed second reading in the Committee of the Whole by a 75–25 vote after extended debate; the bill was then re‑referred to the Appropriations Committee for further fiscal review.
Representative Jones introduced House Bill 231, a comprehensive proposal to revise property tax law for class 4 residential and commercial property. The bill would change tax rates, provide lower rates for certain owner‑occupied residential property and long‑term rentals, create eligibility and application rules, and provide an appeal process.
Representative Jones framed the bill as an attempt to rebalance property-tax burdens after a large 2023 reappraisal shifted tax responsibility toward residential property. He said roughly 23% of residential tax bills are mailed to out‑of‑state addresses and that residential property now represents a larger share of market value and tax burden. Jones…
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