City and county boards would face a higher threshold for approving property-tax hikes, under a proposal that started moving forward Monday in the Legislature.In a 15-7 vote, the House Ways & Means Committee backed a bill (HB 1195) that would require two-thirds votes by city, county and special district governing boards to approve increases in millage rates, which represent dollars assessed per $1,000 in property value.
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Committee approves bill (HB 1195) requiring 2/3 vote for millage rate hikes by city, county, and special district governing boards, which represent dollars assessed per $1,000 in property value.