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This bill updates the compensation for county tax appeal board members by increasing their daily compensation rates. Specifically, for board members who work 4 hours or less, the daily rate will increase from $45 to $60, and for those working more than 4 hours, the rate will increase from $90 to $120. These county tax appeal boards are local bodies responsible for hearing property tax assessment appeals, with members appointed by county commissioners and serving staggered 3-year terms. The board members must be county residents and cannot have been employed by the tax department within the past 36 months. The compensation includes travel expenses and applies to time spent hearing tax appeals, deliberating with other board members, and attending meetings called by the Montana tax appeal board. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2025, providing board members with a modest increase in compensation for their public service in reviewing and potentially adjusting property tax assessments.

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https://bills.legmt.gov/#/laws/bill/20251/LC0087