The bill, identified as Substitute Senate Bill No. 1238 with File No. 678, proposes the establishment of a task force to review the proceedings of boards of assessment appeals. The review will focus on the feasibility of implementing a professional, independent appeals system for such proceedings. The task force will consist of members appointed by various legislative leaders and the Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management or their designee. Members of the task force may include members of the General Assembly, and all initial appointments must be made within thirty days of the bill's effective date. The task force is required to submit a report on its findings and recommendations by January 1, 2024, to the joint standing committees of the General Assembly that oversee finance, revenue and bonding, and local governments. The task force will terminate upon submission of the report or on January 1, 2024, whichever is later.

The bill specifies that the administrative staff of the joint standing committee of the General Assembly with cognizance over finance, revenue, and bonding matters will serve as the administrative staff of the task force. The fiscal impact statement attached to the bill indicates that there will be no fiscal impact on the state or municipalities as a result of establishing the task force, as it is expected to have the expertise to meet the requirements of the bill without additional costs. The bill is set to take effect from passage and will create a new section in the law. The Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee has reported favorably on the substitute bill.

Statutes affected:
Raised Bill: 12-117a, 12-111, 12-62