Gov. Jim Pillen’s plan to use excess cash reserves to “jump-start” his property tax relief proposal got a rough reception Tuesday during a state legislative hearing.
A long line of representatives of wildlife, hunting, banking, retail, grocers, recycling and affordable housing groups spoke against two bills in the governor’s plan for “transformational” property tax relief. Officials with natural resources and rural water projects, as well as the state’s major chambers of commerce also voiced opposition. And while Secretary of State Bob Evnen testified “neutral,” he also raised concern about parts of the proposal.