SJR 26 – Limits increases in assessed value of real property caused by reassessment until a transfer of ownership occurs

• Sponsor: Cunningham
• LR Number: 3705S.01I
• Committee: Governmental Accountability and Fiscal Oversight
• Last Action: 1/19/2010 - Second Read and Referred S Governmental Accountability and Fiscal Oversight Committee
• Journal Page: S132
• Effective Date: Upon Voter Approval

Current Bill Summary

SJR 26 - This constitutional amendment, if approved by voters, would limit increases in assessed value due to reassessment of real property to the lesser of the percentage increase in the consumer price index for the Midwest Region or two percent until a transfer of ownership occurs. Upon a transfer of ownership, such property would be reassessed at its value for the year in which the transfer occurs.

This constitutional amendment is identical to SJR 4 (2009) and SJR 18 (2009).

JASON ZAMKUS