This bill amends the Property Tax Request Act in Nebraska, specifically sections 77-1632 and 77-1633, to modify the provisions related to community colleges. Notably, the bill removes references to community colleges in the context of property tax requests, allowing only counties, cities, and school districts to be included in certain provisions. The amendments stipulate that if a political subdivision's property tax request exceeds the previous year's request, it must comply with specific requirements, including holding public hearings and passing resolutions. The bill also introduces a joint public hearing requirement for political subdivisions seeking to increase their property tax requests beyond the allowable growth percentage.

Additionally, the bill mandates that participating political subdivisions must provide detailed information during the joint public hearing, including the proposed tax request and its impact on the budget. It requires that notices of the hearing be sent to affected property taxpayers and published in local newspapers. The bill emphasizes transparency and public participation in the property tax request process, ensuring that citizens are informed about potential tax increases and can voice their opinions during the hearings. The original sections of the law being amended are repealed, and the act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 77-1632, 77-1633