HB 17-1018

signed

Extend Voter Approval Window For RTA Regional Transportation Authority Mill Levy

Plain-English Summary

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House Bill 17-1018 extends the period during which voters in certain areas of Colorado can approve a local tax increase for transportation purposes. Currently, regional authorities have until January 1, 2019, to ask voters for permission to collect up to 5 mills (which is $5 per $1,000 of property value) as part of the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA). This bill pushes that deadline back to January 1, 2029. The bill has been signed into law, meaning regional transportation authorities now have more time to seek voter approval for these taxes if needed.

Official Summary

Current law authorizes a regional transportation authority to seek voter approval for a uniform mill levy of up to 5 mills on all taxable property within its territory, but the authorization is scheduled to repeal on January 1, 2019. The bill extends the authorization until January 1, 2029. (Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)

Details

Chamber: House
First action: 2017-03-01
Latest action: 2017-01-11
Last action desc.: Introduced In House - Assigned to Transportation & Energy
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Votes

Refer House Bill 17-1018 to the Committee of the Whole. The motion passed on a vote of 10-3.

2017-02-14 · House · pass — Yes: 10 · No: 3 · Other:

Refer House Bill 17-1018 to the Committee of the Whole with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. The motion passed on a vote of 5-0.