HB 1385 (2026): prohibiting the use of negative property tax rates in certain municipalities.
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HB 1385 (2026)
prohibiting the use of negative property tax rates in certain municipalities.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Municipal and County Government
- Subject: Taxes - Local
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 23, 2026, with 4 people signed in online: 2 in support and 2 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on February 17, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 5, 2026 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Jay Markell (R - Rock 18) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Bob Lynn (R - Rock 17)
- Rep. Wayne MacDonald (R - Rock 16)
- Rep. Jodi Nelson (R - Rock 13)
- Rep. Lilli Walsh (R - Rock 15)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 23, 2026, 9:15 AM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, GP 154
- February 17, 2026, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, GP 154
- March 5, 2026: consent calendar, House
Votes
- March 5, 2026, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Municipal and County Government
- January 23, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/23/2026 09:15 am GP 154
- February 17, 2026: Executive Session: 02/17/2026 09:00 am GP 154
- February 17, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/17/2026 (Vote 17-0; CC)
- March 5, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/05/2026