Require the county assessor and one voting member of the governing bodies of participating political subdivisions to attend joint public hearings under the Property Tax Request Act

This bill requires that when counties, cities, or school districts seek property tax increases above the allowed growth rate, at least half of their elected officials must personally attend joint public hearings. Previously, only one representative was required to attend. The hearings must still follow existing notice rules (including postcards to taxpayers and website postings) and include presentations about tax impacts, budget changes, and proposed rates. This change aims to increase direct official involvement in tax discussions while maintaining the existing hearing structure.