HB 104

Relating to the vote required in an election to approve an ad valorem tax rate that exceeds a taxing unit's voter-approval tax rate; making conforming changes.

Principle Criteria

Free Enterprise

Property Rights

Personal Responsibility

Limited Government

Individual Liberty

Digest

HB 104 changes the approval threshold in tax rate elections from a simple majority to a two-thirds supermajority for any proposed tax rate that exceeds the voter-approval rate. It also makes conforming changes to public notice requirements and affects all local taxing units, including special purpose districts and hospitals.

Author (1)

Brian Harrison

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Rep. Brian Harrison

Capitol Phone:

(512) 463-0516

Capitol Office:

EXT E1.414

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