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SB 3315: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES

Lou RaptakisTo Governor

SB 3315 status: To Governor — 06/26/2026 Effective without Governor's signature (updated Jun 26, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score50/100 civic fit
RiskHigh risk
ImpactModerate impact 45/100

Bill summary

Official

Coventry is now allowed to set different property tax rates for homeowners and business owners.

Key analysis

Constitutionality85%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct environmental impact identified

Risks

  • No direct environmental impact identified

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Provides local officials with flexibility to balance the tax base

Risks

  • Creates potential for shifts in tax burden between property types

Society

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Empowers local municipal governance

Risks

  • Potential for inequitable financial impacts on specific property owners
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

Warning

Implementation may result in significant changes to local property tax bills.

Limitation

Analysis based solely on a brief abstract; lacks detailed implementation constraints.

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Where it stands

Introduced

Complete

Committee

Complete

Floor

Complete
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Governor

Current

06/26/2026 Effective without Governor's signature

5

Enacted

Upcoming
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