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Utah House pauses property‑tax relief bill after heated floor debate and fiscal‑note concerns
Summary
Lawmakers debated House Bill 85, which would let homeowners delay part of large property‑tax increases; an amendment raised the threshold from 20% to 50% and the House voted to circle the bill while requesting a new fiscal note.
Representative Dennis Short introduced House Bill 85, a proposal to give taxpayers extra time to pay sudden increases in the assessed portion of property taxes when assessments spike sharply. Short said the measure was “a taxpayer‑friendly proposed piece of legislation” aimed at helping residents hit by sudden reappraisals in parts of the state.
Supporters pointed to recent local reappraisals that produced dramatic increases—one member cited examples of 200%–300% jumps—and argued the change would prevent financial dislocation for homeowners. Representative Hunter urged colleagues to “band together as…
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