LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – A spokeswoman for Gov. Jim Pillen confirmed Friday that a special session on property tax will be called before school begins.
On the last day of this year’s legislative session, a proposed property tax relief bill — introduced by State Sen. Lou Ann Linehan — failed to advance.
Pillen said he would call “as many sessions as it takes” to solve the property tax crisis.
“Enjoy halftime, we’ll see you here again soon,” he said.
Linehan’s bill aimed to reduce property taxes by 22% by increasing taxes on other items, like cigarettes, and removing tax exemptions from pop, candy and lottery tickets.The proposal also put a 7.5% tax on digital ads, which would only apply to companies with a combined gross advertising revenue of at least $1 billion.
Many lawmakers — including State Sens. Julie Slama and Megan Hunt — suggested more work needs to be done during a special session.
Pillen’s spokeswoman did not give a clear timeline on when the special session would be called.
Pillen has been holding several town halls across the state, where Nebraskans are voicing their concerns on property tax.
At a meeting in Seward, Bob Weber — a property owner — said there is “no reason” behind the state’s property tax rates.
“There’s no way that we should be one of the highest property tax states in the country,” Weber told Channel 8.
