House bill would end ‘continuous’ levies and require fixed renewals; sponsors cite accountability, critics warn of local revenue shocks Sponsors of House Bill 420 told the Ways and Means Committee they want to end indefinite ‘continuous’ levies and require fixed renewals (typically up to 10 years) to force regular voter review; members asked for protections for bond levies, joint vocational districts and rollback treatment.

House Bill 420 aims to revolutionize property taxes by ending continuous levies and giving voters the power to reauthorize taxes, but could it put local funding at risk?

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Sumner frames 2026 legislative agenda around housing, state revenue and public safety At a study session Oct. 27, Sumner staff presented a three-point 2026 legislative agenda that emphasizes keeping housing affordable, reminding Olympia of the revenue the city generates (an estimated $61 million annually), and public-safety measures. Staff also recommended opposed positions on several pending state bills and described guardrails for

Sumner City is pushing for a focused 2026 legislative agenda that prioritizes affordable housing, reminds lawmakers of the $61 million in revenue the city generates, and advocates for public safety measures.

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County tax assessors outline three appeal options for assessment disputes Taxpayers must file appeals within 45 days of notice for property assessments.

Georgia's House Bill 445 could revolutionize the way property tax appeals are handled, offering taxpayers new options to contest unfair assessments.

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