State Senate Advances Property Tax Relief Backup Plan

North Dakota Senate.  (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)

(By: Michael Achterling. North Dakota Monitor) – A property tax reform bill viewed as an alternative in case the primary measure fails passed the Senate unanimously, putting pressure on a proposal supported by Gov. Kelly Armstrong to cross the finish line.

House Bill 1168 was amended to mirror many of the provisions in House Bill 1176, the bill sponsored by Rep. Mike Nathe, R-Bismarck, that Armstrong supports.

“It’s a very good bill and it’s there if (House Bill) 1176 fails,” said Sen. Mark Weber, R-Casselton. “Everything is ready to go here in (House Bill) 1168 and it contains significant relief along with our preferences from the Senate as to what needs to be included.”

House Bill 1168 includes a primary residence credit of up to $1,650, an expansion of the homestead property tax credit, up to $600 for a renters rebate and an expansion of a disabled veterans property tax relief program.