Reverse referendum for local government levies that increase by a certain amount authorization provision

This bill would require local taxing authorities in Minnesota to send property tax notices to homeowners that include specific information about proposed tax increases. The key provision adds a statement to tax notices informing voters that if a county or city proposes a higher levy than the current year, residents may have the right to petition for a referendum under existing state law. The bill also mandates that tax notices clearly show the percentage increase or decrease between current and proposed taxes, along with detailed breakdowns of how much each taxing authority proposes to collect. This change directly affects property owners by providing clearer information about potential tax increases and their options to challenge them through the referendum process.