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House Taxation Committee advances HB20, tables HB25 and sends HB90 and HB129 out of committee
Summary
The House Taxation Committee on Monday voted HB20 out of committee after two amendments, tabled HB25 after debate and a failed final vote, and advanced HB90 and HB129 unanimously. The panel then received an hour‑long briefing on school taxation and funding mechanics.
The House Taxation Committee on Monday completed executive action on four bills, approving three and tabling one after debate over scope and reporting requirements.
House Bill 20, carried by Representative Brewster, was amended twice in committee. The first amendment removed school‑funding references to narrow the bill’s focus; the committee approved that amendment 20–1. A second amendment changed an inflation adjustment in the bill from one half of the historical inflation measure to three quarters for new, voter‑approved levies expressed in dollars; the committee approved that amendment 20–1. After limited debate, the committee voted by roll call to advance the twice‑amended bill in executive action (16 in favor, 5 opposed).
Representative Brewster described…
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