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HB 6394

AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Edith Ajello and 8 co-sponsors

HB 6394 - AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES OverviewBill Number: HB 6394 Title: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES

07/01/2025 Effective without Governor's signature
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Bill Summary · HB 6394

HB 6394 - AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES

Overview

Bill Number: HB 6394
Title: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES
Status: 07/01/2025 Effective without Governor's signature
Introduced: January 23, 2025

Purpose and Intent

The primary goal of HB 6394 is to reform the system for levying and assessing local taxes within the state. The bill aims to provide more flexibility and autonomy for local governments in setting tax rates and policies, while also establishing greater transparency and consistency in the overall taxation process.

Key Provisions

  • Grants expanded authority to counties, cities, and other local jurisdictions to independently set property tax rates, sales tax rates, and other local tax policies
  • Requires all local tax proposals to be subject to public hearings and voter approval before implementation
  • Establishes uniform statewide standards for property assessment and valuation methods used by local governments
  • Mandates regular independent audits of local tax collection and spending to ensure accountability
  • Creates a centralized online portal for taxpayers to access information about local tax rates, revenue usage, and filing requirements

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Local governments (counties, cities, towns, etc.) will have more flexibility to set tax policies tailored to their communities, but also increased public oversight
  • Taxpayers (individuals and businesses) will benefit from greater transparency around local taxes, but may face changes in tax rates and policies depending on local decisions
  • State government will have a reduced role in directly managing local taxation, shifting more responsibility to local jurisdictions

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

HB 6394 was introduced in the state legislature on January 23, 2025 and has since passed both the House and Senate. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025 without the Governor's signature. Local governments will have 6 months to establish new tax policies and procedures in accordance with the new state requirements.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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