MN HF3396

Establishes a property tax task force to investigate causes of property tax increases across counties, school districts, cities, and towns, and to present options for increasing transparency in local government budgets.

Task force membership includes two state representatives, two state senators, the commissioner of revenue (or designee), one county commissioner, one mayor, and one school board member, with appointments due by June 15, 2026.

Legislative Coordinating Commission must convene the first meeting by July 15, 2026; task force must meet at regular intervals until November 1, 2026.

Report with advisory recommendations due to legislative committees with jurisdiction over property taxes by January 15, 2027; committees must hold a public hearing on the report during that legislative session.

Task force expires upon submission of the report; effective date is the day following final enactment.