Kentucky legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Kentucky HCR23: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION directing the establishment of the Property Taxation Task Force.
Status: In committee, February 4, 2026
Direct the Legislative Research Commission to establish the Property Taxation Task Force to study, review, and provide policy recommendations on how to address local property taxation increases; require the task force to meet monthly during the 2026 legislative interim; outline task force membership; require the task force to submit its findings and recommendations to the Legislative Research Commission by December 1, 2026.
What the bill says
A concurrent resolution directing the establishment of the Property Taxation Task Force.
From the introduced text:
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION directing the establishment of the Property Taxation Task Force. WHEREAS, property taxes fund public education, public safety, infrastructure, parks and recreation, and various public services. The Kentucky Association of Counties reports that property tax accounts for 34.7 percent of county tax revenue and the Kentucky League of Cities reports that property tax accounts for 23.3 percent of city tax revenue; and WHEREAS, the Commonwealth of Kentucky continues to be a desired location for individuals and families to live, but rising property taxes place a strain on many and makes it difficult for individuals and families to thrive; and WHEREAS, the value of property throughout the Commonwealth is rising at a steeper rate than household incomes, underscoring the necessity for a thorough and comprehensive examination of the impacts of escalating property taxes on individuals and families; and WHEREAS, the homestead exemption provision of the Constitution was enacted to protect homeowners 65 years of age or older from losing their property due to decreased income after retirement or financial hardships. Increased property taxes make it difficult for these individuals to feel secure and stable with a reduced income; and WHEREAS, home ownership is considered a core part of the American Dream, and escalating local property taxes pose a major barrier to Kentuckians achieving or retaining home ownership; and WHEREAS, …
Sponsors
- Shane Baker (R, HD-085) · primary sponsor
- Aaron Thompson (R, HD-098)
Latest actions
- : to Appropriations & Revenue (H)
- : to Committee on Committees (H)
- : introduced in House
Subjects: Property, Reports Mandated, Studies Directed, Taxation, Legislative Research Commission, Task Forces, Legislative Branch, Taxation, Property
Common questions
- What is HCR23?
- HCR23 is a bill in the Kentucky Legislature (2026 Regular Session): A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION directing the establishment of the Property Taxation Task Force.
- What does HCR23 do?
- In its own words: A concurrent resolution directing the establishment of the Property Taxation Task Force.
- What is the status of HCR23?
- In committee as of February 4, 2026. Latest action: to Appropriations & Revenue (H) (February 4, 2026).
- Who sponsored HCR23?
- Shane Baker (R, HD-085), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HCR23?
- On the Kentucky Legislature website: https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26rs/hcr23.html
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