Bill > SB929

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to eliminate real property taxes for school districts after June 30, 2029. Specifically, the bill prohibits school districts from levying new property taxes after that date, though they can still collect taxes levied before that time. To compensate for the loss of property tax revenue, the General Assembly would be required to provide each school district with annual maintenance and support funding equal to the amount of property taxes collected in the 2029 fiscal year, minus existing debt service. The bill outlines potential funding sources for this support, including state and local taxes on income, sales of tangible personal property and services, and earned income. Notably, the bill explicitly forbids the General Assembly from creating any new real property taxes in the future. The proceeds from most of these new taxes would be deposited into a dedicated "Stabilization of Education Fund" that can only be used to support school districts and cannot be diverted to other purposes. The amendment would be subject to the standard constitutional amendment process, requiring passage by the General Assembly in two consecutive sessions and subsequent voter approval through a statewide referendum.

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