What this is
HB 73 limits how much cities and counties can spend each year and requires them to post budget information online.
Key details
- Bill number: HB 73
- Sponsor: Cecil Bell
- Budget posting deadline: 20 days after approval
- Rate publication date: January 31 each year
- Budget categories required: 8 categories
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Why it matters
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How this affects households
Under $30,000
Budget transparency helps you see where your tax dollars go, but spending limits might reduce services you rely on like public health programs or parks.
$30,000-$60,000
You get better access to budget information and may see more stable property taxes, though some city services might grow more slowly.
$60,000-$100,000
Spending limits could help keep your property taxes from rising too fast, and you'll have clearer information about how your local government spends money.
Over $100,000
This policy likely helps control your property tax burden since cities and counties can't increase spending as quickly as they might want to.
How to get involved
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