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Senate advances bill allowing counties to itemize animal-control charges on property tax notices

Utah State Senate · February 8, 2021
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Summary

A bill that would let counties show a separate line on property tax bills for animal-control services was substituted on the Senate floor and advanced to third reading after supporters said it improves transparency while opponents warned it could enable a new local levy if counties choose to 'open the door.'

The Utah State Senate on the floor substituted and advanced Senate Bill 104, a measure allowing counties to break out a distinct line on property tax notices showing charges for animal-control services.

Senator Weiler, sponsor of SB104, told colleagues the bill "does not raise taxes" but would let counties "break it out on your tax bill" so residents can see the portion…

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