JOINT RESOLUTION · 1995–96 SESSION

SJR 8213: Property tax increase limits

Amending the state Constitution to limit tax increases on residential real property.

Summary

  • Beginning with taxes due in 1997, the increase in regular property tax levies upon residential real property is limited to 4 percent per year, except upon sale or a change of ownership of the property. Property is to be revalued to market value for taxes due in 1997.

From the Senate Bill Report (SJR 8213), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedFeb 8, 1995
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Sent to voters
Prime sponsor
Dean Sutherland (D-17)
Introduced
February 8, 1995 in the Senate
Last action
January 8, 1996

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Dean Sutherland (D-17)

3 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 2 Republicans)

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

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SJR 8213 in other sessions

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