This bill proposes significant updates to current statutes regarding the regulation of municipal and county assessments, taxes, and fees. Under the new provisions, the common council of a municipality and the board of supervisors of a county would be prohibited from increasing any assessment, tax, or fee without a two-thirds vote from their respective governing bodies. Additionally, the bill declares that the regulation of these increases is a matter of statewide concern, thereby preempting any further regulation by municipalities or counties.

The bill also introduces new language that emphasizes the need for a two-thirds vote for any such increases, which is a departure from the current law that does not impose this requirement. The changes aim to enhance accountability and ensure that local governments cannot unilaterally impose financial burdens on their constituents without significant legislative support. Overall, if enacted, this bill would create a more stringent framework for local taxation and fee increases, aligning them with the existing state-level requirements for revenue increases.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 9-256, 11-225
Senate Engrossed Version: 9-256, 11-225
House Engrossed Version: 13-901.01