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Property-tax levy bill proposes 35% turnout threshold; firefighters, cities and counties warn of service cuts
Summary
Representative Lucas Schubert proposed HB 410 to require a 35% turnout threshold for off-cycle property-tax levy elections; dozens of local governments, fire districts and associations testified the change would hinder funding for public safety and infrastructure.
Representative Lucas Schubert opened his hearing on House Bill 410 by arguing that local mill levies — which fund schools, fire departments and many municipal services — should require a substantive level of voter participation to approve tax increases. Schubert said the bill would require levy elections held outside primary or general even-year elections to meet at least 35% turnout or fail; levies placed on an even-year primary or general would be exempt from the turnout requirement.
Opponents from fire organizations, cities, counties and county associations said the bill…
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