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Rep. Richardson seeks to give voters a say on property tax reappraisals and freezes increases
Summary
Representative Scott Richardson introduced HJR 1012 to limit or require voter approval for increases tied to property tax reappraisals and to provide residents a direct role in approving future real property tax increases; sponsor framed the measure as returning power to voters and protecting homeowners.
Representative Scott Richardson presented House Joint Resolution 1012, a constitutional amendment proposal to require voter approval for increases connected to real property tax reappraisals and to give voters a say in future property-tax increases. Richardson said the measure aims to “place the power back in the people’s hands” for tax increases tied to real property.
Richardson’s presentation was brief; he said the proposed amendment would give residents more direct control over property-tax increases and asked the committee for consideration. He did not provide detailed mechanics in the hearing transcript and no committee vote was recorded during the session.
The committee concluded the hearing without formal action on HJR 1012.
