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HB2789Introduced in the House

PROP TX-MEGA PROJECT

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Introduced by Mary Canty, District 54

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that property certified by the Department of Revenue as mega project property is eligible for an assessment freeze. Provides that, if property is certified as mega project property, then, during the incentive period, the value added to the property by the project shall not be considered for assessment purposes, and the total valuation of the property during the incentive period shall be limited to the base year valuation. Provides that "mega project" means a project that satisfies certain minimum investment, investment period, and other requirements. Contains provisions concerning incentive agreements between a company that plans to undertake a mega project and a local municipality obligating the company to make special payments in addition to property taxes. Effective June 1, 2025.

Where it stands

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

March 27, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Mary Beth Canty

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Rules Committee

  4. Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee

  5. To Tax Credit and Incentives Subcommittee

  6. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  7. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse

  8. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Anthony DeLuca

  9. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl

  10. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel Didech

  11. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar

  12. Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee

  13. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman

  14. To Tax Credit and Incentives Subcommittee

  15. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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