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House passes targeted property tax relief for low‑income homeowners; fiscal impact estimated
Summary
House Bill 306, aimed at modest circuit‑breaker property tax relief for lower‑income homeowners (roughly $7,000–$21,000 incomes), passed the House. Sponsor said the bill could cost about $1.5 million statewide and delayed the effective date by a year to ease budget implementation.
Representative LeVar Christiansen introduced House Bill 306 as an update to the circuit‑breaker statute that gives modest property tax relief to low‑income homeowners, especially seniors. He said the bill mirrors a proposal that passed committee last year but was deferred for budget reasons; this version delays effectiveness by one year to ease fiscal implementation.
Members asked about the fiscal note. Christiansen said the statewide cost of the proposal would be approximately $1,500,000. Several members discussed whether the spending would be captured in next year’s appropriations process or require rescission if the body chose not to fund it; floor answers indicated the item would be handled through the normal appropriation/prioritization process.
Supporters described the bill as a modest but meaningful increase for low‑income households who receive little relief under current rules. After debate and comments, House Bill 306 passed the House with 69 yes votes and 2 no votes and will be forwarded to the Senate for further consideration.
