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Senate rejects bill that would have required voter approval for property-tax increases
Summary
After extended floor debate about timing, small-district impacts and truth-in-taxation, the Utah Senate voted 13–14 to defeat SB 274, which would have required voter approval before taxing entities may raise property taxes; sponsors and opponents clashed over administrative burden and constitutional authority.
The Utah Senate on Feb. 21 rejected Senate Bill 274, a proposal that would have required voter approval before a taxing entity could increase property taxes.
Sen. Fulton framed SB 274 as an initiative to put ‘‘the power to raise property taxes’’ in voters’ hands, saying property tax is a uniquely burdensome levy and should be subject to direct approval (SEG 2082–2091). The proposal drew sustained floor debate from multiple senators who raised procedural,…
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