Property tax reform bills advance in the Montana Legislature

Property tax cut for seniors passes Texas Senate

AUSTIN (Nexstar) — A plan to cut property taxes for senior citizens and disabled Texans is moving forward at the State Capitol. The Texas Senate voted 30-1 Wednesday to approve Senate Bill 23, which raises the homestead exemption for those 65 and older. "I've heard about aging in place and wanting to stay in your home, and that's what this bill will do," State Sen. Paul Bettencourt, R-Houston, said before the vote. Senate approves $140K hom…

Texas Senate Passes $50,000 Homestead Exemption Increase for Elderly, Disabled Homeowners

It brings the homestead exemption total for elderly homeowners to $200,000.

Property tax reform bills advance in the Montana Legislature

After Wednesday, there are just ten working days left in the Montana Legislatures 69th session. Property tax relief remains one of the biggest open questions, but as lawmakers approach the end, were getting a clearer picture of what a final plan might look like.(Watch the video for a closer look at what two advancing property tax bills would do.) Property tax reform bills advance in the Montana LegislatureOn Tuesday evening, the House and Senate…

Major property tax proposals advance, legislators raise concerns with both

Photo illustration by Getty Images.With a maximum 11 days left in the session, legislators advanced two major but conflicting property tax relief proposals on Tuesday, one in the House and one in the Senate. Within minutes of each other, House Bill 231 passed in the Senate, and Senate Bill 542 passed in the House. Speaker of the House Brandon Ler, R-Savage, said many options have been flying around the Capitol, and SB 542 melds together ideas fr…

Lawmakers pass first major Property Tax Bill

HELENA — The first major bill in the Montana Legislature aimed at addressing rising property taxes is on its way to Gov. Greg Gianforte’s desk. Senate Bill 117 would require local governments to roll 25% of newly taxable residential property…

Montana's 69th Legislative Session – Constituent Connection

I am proud to share that House Republicans have been hard at work this session, promoting common-sense solutions to tackle some of the biggest challenges facing our state. While it might seem like we spend a majority of our time going after the bigger, broader issues in our state, I have had the pleasure of carrying legislation that takes care of my local communities. It has been a pleasure to...