This bill amends section 77-1633 of the Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2024, concerning the Property Tax Request Act. It introduces a requirement that a majority of the elected members of the governing bodies of participating political subdivisions must attend joint public hearings when seeking to increase property tax requests beyond the allowable growth percentage. The bill specifies that each political subdivision must designate one representative to attend the hearing, and it clarifies that the presence of a quorum or participation of elected officials does not constitute a meeting under the Open Meetings Act.

Additionally, the bill outlines the procedures for conducting the joint public hearing, including the timing, notice requirements, and the information that must be presented regarding the proposed tax increases. It mandates that the governing bodies of the political subdivisions pass an ordinance or resolution to set their property tax requests after the hearing, which must include specific financial disclosures. The original section 77-1633 is repealed, indicating that the new provisions will replace the previous law.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 77-1633