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Senate file 22‑44 aims to increase referendum levy equalization; first‑year cost estimated by staff
Summary
Senate file 22‑44 would raise the referendum levy equalization factor to increase state aid for property‑poor districts and reduce homeowner tax burdens; committee testimony included district examples and staff provided a preliminary statewide fiscal estimate of about $120 million first‑year appropriation.
Senate file 22‑44 would increase the state equalization factors used to calculate aid for voter‑approved operating referendums, directing more state aid to property‑poor districts so they do not rely as heavily on local property taxes.
Sponsor Senator Kupik said the measure addresses regressive property tax effects and inequities that penalize homeowners in property‑poor districts. Testimony from multiple superintendents described districts that are effectively "property poor" and cited large per‑home tax burdens for the same…
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