CONTACT YOUR LEGISLATORS TODAY!
SJR 1, which contains the language to amend the Indiana Constitution to impose permanent caps on property taxes, will be back before the 2009 Indiana General Assembly for a final vote before it appears on the ballot for all Hoosier to vote on in 2010. The Hoosier Property Tax Reform Alliance urges everyone who wants to lower and limit their property tax bills to contact their legislators to vote "yes" on SJR 1.
It is easy to do. If you need to find out who represents you just Click Here
The Hoosier Property Tax Reform Alliance has sent surveys asking every Indiana legislator and legislative candidate their position on permanent constitutional caps on property taxes and whether they intend to vote "yes" on SJR1. Click Here to read whether they have taken a stand to pledge support for permanent tax relief!
Contact your state representative today!
Call your State Representative at 1-800-382-9842
Call your State Senator at 1-800-382-9467
When you call your State Senator and Representative ask for your legislator or his/her assistant. Please leave a message in your own words but be sure to include the following items as part of your message:
1. Permanent and predictable property tax reform. Which can only be accomplished through a constitutional amendment to cap property taxes at 1% of a home's true value.
2. Property tax reform must include a fair and modernized assessment system. We must have county-level assessments by trained, highly qualified property assessors consistent with the proposals put forth by the Kernan-Shephard bi-partisan commission.
3. Accountable government spending. I support local control boards and public referendums to give me and my neighbors a direct voice in how high my tax bill will be.
4. Do not fall short of the finish line of what Hoosiers deserve. We deserve a long term solution to our property tax mess.
If you have any questions, please contact the Hoosier Property Tax Reform Alliance at info@hoosierpropertytaxreform.com
LATEST NEWS ON PROPERTY TAX REFORM AT THE INDIANA GENERAL ASSEMBLY
For the most up to date version of HB 1001 please click here.
PROPERTY TAX PLANS
Governor Daniels Property Tax Plan Website - Click Here
- Summary document of the Governor's plan -
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Indiana Commission on State Tax & Financing Policy Website - Click Here
- Final report of the Indiana Commission on State Tax & Financing Policy -
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Reviews/Commentary/Press
Memo on Elimination of Homestead Property Taxes -
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REDUCING THE SIZE AND COST OF GOVERNMENT
Indiana Commission on Local Government Reform Website - Click Here
- Kernan Shephard Commission Final Report -
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Reviews/Commentary/Press
Professors Hicks and Bohanon Analysis of the Kernan Shephard Commission Report -
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Column regarding Commission on Local Government Reform Report -
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Indy Star Editorial - 1-28-08 Referendums -
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Indy Star Editorial 1-30-08 Modernize Assessors -
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RESEARCH INDIANA TAX REFORM
Visit the Ball State University, Miller College of Business - Indiana Tax Reform Website - Click Here
