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The Laurens County Bill
New sales tax could cut Laurens County property bills
Laurens County; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
Good for everyday people ·
This bill would let Laurens County homeowners pay less property tax, but a new sales tax would help pay for it.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
This bill would give homeowners a break on their property taxes, which could save them money each year. But to pay for it, everyone in Laurens County would pay a new sales tax on things they buy. This means people who rent or do not own homes would help pay for tax breaks for homeowners. The bill was voted down twice in the House, but it was reconsidered, showing that the idea is still active. People should think about if they want lower property taxes for homeowners if it means paying more sales tax.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- It would create a property tax break for homeowners in Laurens County.
- The amount of the tax break would change each year.
- A new sales tax would be put in place to pay for these property tax breaks.
- Voters would need to approve the new sales tax.
- The bill was voted on and lost in the House, then reconsidered and lost again.
How they voted
The actual floor vote, and who broke from their own party.
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- Patty Stinson (D): voted for it, crossing most Democrats
- Tangie Herring (D): voted for it, crossing most Democrats
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