This bill removes a five percent calculation requirement that counties previously had to apply when setting their budgets and tax levies. Counties will now calculate tax levies based directly on the difference between their budgeted expenses and expected revenue, without the mandatory five percent adjustment. The change simplifies the county budgetary process by eliminating an outdated calculation step.
The enrolled version removes the requirement that county budgets include a five percent cushion amount—previously counties had to add five percent to their calculated tax levy needs, but now they simply levy taxes equal to the difference between appropriations and expected revenues. This **strengthens** the bill's original purpose by fully eliminating the five percent calculation requirement rather than leaving any vestigial language in place.
Signed by the Governor H.J. 326
Delivered to the Governor H.J. 304
Signed by the President S.J. 250
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 285
Senate Do Pass Passed, YEAS 33, NAYS 0. S.J. 221
Local Government Certified uncontested, placed on consent
Local Government Do Pass Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 0.
Local Government Scheduled for hearing
Senate Referred to Senate Local Government S.J. 122
First Reading Senate S.J. 113
House of Representatives Do Pass Passed, YEAS 64, NAYS 0. H.J. 126
Local Government Certified uncontested, placed on consent H.J. 2
Local Government Do Pass Passed, YEAS 12, NAYS 0. H.J. 2
Local Government Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Local Government H.J. 24
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Prime sponsor · Rep.
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