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LC 2797

Require a multiyear smoothing of class 3 and 4 property tax reappraisal cycles

2025 Regular Session

Requires a multiyear smoothing plan for Class 3 and 4 property reappraisals to reduce annual tax bill swings for owners and stabilize local revenues.

(LC) Draft Died in Process
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Bill Summary · LC 2797

Summary: LC 2797 – Require a multiyear smoothing of class 3 and 4 property tax reappraisal cycles

Overview

LC 2797 is a draft bill introduced on December 11, 2024, addressing property taxation by proposing multiyear smoothing for the reappraisal cycles of Class 3 and Class 4 properties. The bill is an LC Draft and, as of the latest updates, has progressed to a “Died in Process” status.

Purpose and Intent

  • The central aim, as indicated by the title, is to reduce or mitigate year-to-year fluctuations in property values and resulting tax bills by smoothing the reappraisal process over multiple years for Class 3 and Class 4 properties.
  • The intent is likely to provide more predictable tax obligations for property owners in these classes and to reduce the volatility that can accompany annual or irregular appraisal cycles.

Key Provisions (Based on Title)

Because the text of the bill is not provided here, the following points reflect the bill’s stated focus. The actual statutory language would specify:
- A requirement to implement a multiyear smoothing mechanism for reappraisal cycles affecting Class 3 and Class 4 properties.
- Rules governing how assessments are phased in or spread across multiple years to dampen abrupt changes in assessed value and tax liability.
- Administrative adjustments for property tax administrators or assessors to implement the smoothing methodology.
- Any transition provisions, reporting requirements, or performance standards associated with the smoothing approach.

Note: The precise mechanics, definitions (e.g., what constitutes Class 3 and Class 4 properties in the relevant jurisdiction), timelines, and fiscal impacts would be detailed in the bill’s text.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Property Owners in Class 3 and Class 4 categories: potential for more stable annual tax bills and reduced volatility in assessed values.
  • Local governments and school districts relying on property tax revenues: potential changes in revenue timing or stabilization, depending on how smoothing interacts with revenue forecasting.
  • Tax assessors and administrative agencies: new or revised procedures to implement multiyear smoothing, including data requirements and reporting.

Procedural History and Status

  • 2024-12-11: Drafter Assigned
  • 2024-12-23: Draft On Hold (listed twice on the same date)
  • 2025-05-27: Draft Died in Process
  • Overall status: The LC draft has not advanced to enactment and is recorded as having died in process.

Timeline and Next Steps

  • No active movement beyond the “Died in Process” status. If interest in the concept persists, a future bill could reintroduce the smoothing concept with revised language.
  • Readers should monitor the official legislative website or LC draft records for updated status, amendments, or related bills.

Additional Notes

  • This summary reflects the information available from the bill record. For detailed provisions, fiscal impact, and exact legal language, consult the bill text and fiscal notes once (and if) they are released by the legislative body.

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

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