Bill > HB1220

This bill repeals two sections (Sections 331 and 332) of the Taxpayer Relief Act related to local tax study commissions and school district tax referendums. Section 331 previously required school districts to appoint a local tax study commission before adopting certain tax resolutions, which would involve five to nine resident members who would study the district's existing taxes, analyze the tax base, and make non-binding recommendations to the school board. Section 332 previously outlined procedures for school districts to conduct public referendums on implementing new earned income, net profits, or personal income taxes, including specific requirements for how referendum questions must be worded, how they would be presented to voters, and the conditions under which such taxes could be approved. By repealing these sections, the bill effectively eliminates the mandatory requirements for establishing a local tax study commission and conducting specific types of tax referendums, potentially giving school districts more flexibility in their tax policy decision-making. The bill will take effect 60 days after its enactment.

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