Georgia House lawmakers Thursday approved a measure to freeze property tax values for two years. The vote on this measure followed a failure to pass a separate constitutional amendment which aimed to slow the growth of assessments.
Supporters say the plan passed would help lower taxes while preventing local governments from raising revenues through a "back door." Critics say it would deprive local governments of the revenue for crucial services such as police protection and education. It now goes to the Senate.
Supporters say the plan passed would help lower taxes while preventing local governments from raising revenues through a "back door." Critics say it would deprive local governments of the revenue for crucial services such as police protection and education. It now goes to the Senate.
