Under existing law, a municipality may enact an ordinance or resolution to levy a new tax or license fee or to increase the rate of any existing tax or license fee when the tax or license fee is otherwise authorized by law. This bill would provide that a municipality may only levy a new tax or license fee, or increase the rate of a tax or license fee, by ordinance. This bill would provide that the ordinance may not be considered for adoption until after a public hearing, and would require at least 30 days' notice before the public hearing. This bill would also provide for the requirements of the notice.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 11-45-2, 11-45-2