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House Concludes Major Changes to Property‑Tax Yield, Approves Commission on Education Finance
Summary
After extended debate, the Vermont House concurred with a Senate amendment and further amendments to H.887, applying $96 million in one‑time and ongoing revenue to lower projected property‑tax rate increases and creating a commission on the future of public education; the measure passed 93–44 on a roll call vote.
The Vermont House on a roll‑call vote approved H.887, a sweeping package of changes to homestead property tax yields and education finance that uses a mix of one‑time and ongoing revenues to reduce next year’s uniform tax‑rate increase while launching a commission to study systemic reforms.
The vote followed hours of floor debate and a lengthy roll call. The presiding officer announced: "Those voting yes, 93. Those voting no, 44." The House then moved to message its action to the Senate.
Supporters said the amendment balances immediate taxpayer relief with a structured study of education finance. Member from Brattleboro said the conference changes permit a more…
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