HB521

(Constitutional Amendment) Authorizes a taxing authority to levy a millage at a rate lower than the maximum authorized rate under certain circumstances (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF RV See Note)

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Louisiana HB521 proposes a constitutional amendment allowing taxing authorities to set lower millage rates without losing the ability to adjust to.

HB521 proposes a constitutional amendment to Article VII, Section 23(C) of the Louisiana Constitution, allowing taxing authorities to set a lower millage rate without losing the ability to adjust to the maximum authorized rate from a prior year's reassessment. This amendment aims to provide flexibility in tax collection while ensuring tax revenue remains consistent post-reassessment. The amendment will be submitted to voters in the statewide election on November 3, 2026, and, if approved, will become effective January 1, 2027.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

36 Yea

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0 Nay

3 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 27

10:00 AM

Senate Committee on Revenue and Fiscal Affairs

Apr 7

9:30 AM

House Committee on Civil Law and Procedure

History

May 21

House

Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.

May 21

House

Becomes Act No. 273.

May 21

House

Effective date: See Act.