Establishes a real property tax freeze credit
This bill creates a property tax credit for homeowners in school districts and certain local governments that maintain stable property tax budgets (called "freeze-compliant budgets") for 2026 through 2028. Homeowners whose primary residence is in an eligible district can receive a credit equal to either the actual increase in their school district taxes or a calculated amount based on the district's allowable tax growth rate, whichever is larger. The credit applies to taxes paid directly to school districts or other eligible local governments (like towns or villages), but excludes cities with over one million residents. It only benefits taxpayers in districts that meet specific budget stability requirements for the specified years.
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in committee
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Introduction
Aug 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Aug 22, 2025
Last action Mar 19, 2026
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Mar 19, 2026
Upper · Passed
NOTICE OF COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION - REQUESTED
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO BUDGET AND REVENUE
upper
Aug 22, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO RULES
upper
1 primary · 11 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Bill Weber
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Alexis Weik
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Andrew Lanza
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence/Reform
Co
George Borrello
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Jim Tedisco
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Joe Griffo
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Mario Mattera
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Peter Oberacker
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Steve Chan
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Tom O'Mara
RRepublican/Conservative
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