TRUTH IN TAX-REVENUE RATE
Summary
Amends the Truth in Taxation Law in the Property Tax Code. Provides that the notice and hearing requirements apply if the taxing district proposes to extend a tax rate against all taxable property in the district that exceeds the revenue neutral rate. Provides that the term "revenue neutral rate" means an aggregate tax rate for the taxing district that would generate the same amount of property tax revenue as was levied by the taxing district in the previous tax year using the current tax year's total assessed valuation of all property in the taxing district. Makes changes concerning notice provisions.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 6, 2026
Last action May 7, 2026
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Total actions
14
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Committee
3
Mar 27, 2026
Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
lower
Mar 18, 2026
Committee
Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee
lower
Feb 13, 2026
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
1 primary · 9 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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