Legislative Summary – April 2, 2021

Legislative Summary – April 2, 2021

 April 2, 2021 The Big Issues VIRTUAL MEETINGS There are two bills still alive this session that would give local governing bodies new options for electronic participation of its members during public meetings. These bills are being carried by Sen. Linda Rogers...
Legislative Summary – March 26, 2021

Legislative Summary – March 26, 2021

 March 26, 2021The Big IssuesDARK BOX APPEALSSB 275 allows counties to enact local property tax amnesty programs to encourage property owners owing large amounts of back taxes, penalties, and fees to pay their outstanding property taxes and lift the liens on...
Legislative Summary – March 19, 2021

Legislative Summary – March 19, 2021

 March 19, 2021The Big IssuesPOLICE REFORMHB 1006 is a police reform bill that would define chokeholds as deadly force for police officers and mandate de-escalation training statewide. It also creates a process for decertifying officers from being an officer...
Danny’s Story: Mind at Ease

Danny’s Story: Mind at Ease

When Danny woke up with flu-like symptoms and grogginess, he wasn’t too concerned. But as his symptoms worsened, Danny’s doctor referred him to a specialist for additional testing. A week later, he faced an unexpected diagnosis—stage 2C colon cancer. The first in his...
Legislative Summary – March 12, 2021

Legislative Summary – March 12, 2021

 March 12, 2021The Big IssuesBUSINESS PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXSB 336 would allow the business personal property tax exemption to be calculated using the assessed value of the property (instead of its acquisition value). This would result in an estimated 52,000 more...
Legislative Summary - April 2, 2021