Requires county boards of equalization to be elected

HB 2528 requires that all seats on county boards of equalization be filled by election rather than appointment starting August 28, 2024. The bill mandates that current board members serve out their existing terms before being replaced by voters in the next general municipal election. Candidates for these positions will file and run in the same way as other county-wide officials, and sitting members are allowed to run for re-election. This change applies to the boards of equalization in counties across the state, shifting how these tax-related officials are selected from the executive branch to the public.