HB 1400 (2026): creating a property tax exemption and credit opt-out mechanism.
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HB 1400 (2026)
creating a property tax exemption and credit opt-out mechanism.
- 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 16, 2026, with 21 people signed in online: 2 in support and 19 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on January 16, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 5, 2026 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Jonathan Smith (R - Carr 5) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Lino Avellani (R - Carr 4)
- Rep. John MacDonald (R - Carr 6)
- Sen. Mark McConkey (R - SD3)
- Rep. Katy Peternel (R - Carr 6)
- Rep. James Spillane (R - Rock 2)
- Rep. Len Turcotte (R - Straf 4)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 16, 2026, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, GP 154
- January 16, 2026, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, GP 154
- February 5, 2026: consent calendar, House
Votes
- February 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 16, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/16/2026 10:30 am GP 154
- January 16, 2026: Executive Session: 01/16/2026 10:30 am GP 154
- January 16, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/16/2026 (Vote 16-0; CC)
- February 5, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/05/2026