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Committee approves AB 2172 to allow single‑member commissioners for complex assessment appeals
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Summary
AB 2172 authorizes counties on a temporary basis to use a single, full‑time assessment appeals commissioner for complex property tax appeals; the bill passed the Revenue and Taxation Committee 4–0 and was sent to Appropriations with amendments.
The committee voted on AB 2172, a measure to permit counties temporarily to use a single‑member assessment appeals commissioner for complex, multi‑day property tax appeals.
Los Angeles County Assessor Jeff Prang and county representatives supported the bill as a way to reduce a sizeable backlog of appeals and provide more consistent, timely decisions. Prang described volume pressures in large counties and argued a full‑time commissioner would improve continuity and case management for complex commercial and possessory interest appeals.
The committee adopted amendments providing an opt‑out for appellants and consolidating procedural provisions; after roll call the bill passed to the Assembly Appropriations Committee by a recorded vote of 4–0.
Next steps: AB 2172 will be considered by Appropriations and, if approved there, would proceed toward the Assembly floor with the committee amendments.
