Under House Bill 28, local governments will be prohibited from proposing replacement property tax levies – which can mislead voters and result in unexpected property tax increases – beginning with elections held on or after October 21, 2025.
The legislation will preserve the ability of local governments to renew existing levies and propose increases or new levies directly. This will provide clarity and ensure that voters understand what they are voting on when considering new tax levies.
Small businesses rely on consistency when planning for costs such as property taxes. When these types of initiatives are considered during election years, they are often confusing, leading to unintended property tax increases. Please contact your state senator today and ask that they support HB 28 when it is considered for a vote!
YOUR STORY MATTERS! Lawmakers are more likely to respond to a personalized message that clearly identifies you as a constituent and a small business owner in their district. Please take a moment to personalize your message, using an example of how this law may impact your business.