Property tax compromise passes key legislative hurdle, moves to state Senate

Democratic state Rep. Lorena Garcia
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Democratic state Rep. Lorena Garcia, with arms folded, listens to Rep. Jennifer Bacon, left, and House Majority Leader Monica Duran, on the House floor during a special legislative session, Tuesday, August 27, 2024.

Democratic state Rep. Brianna Titone
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Democratic state Rep. Brianna Titone in the House, Tuesday, August 27, 2024, during a special session addressing property taxes.

House and Senate leaders press conference ahead of Special Session
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State Sen. Chris Hansen speaks with reporters as House and Senate legislative leaders gathered for a press conference Monday, August 26, 2024, ahead of special session to address property taxes.

House Speaker Julie McCluskie gavels in a special session of the Legislature
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House Speaker Julie McCluskie gavels in a special session of the Legislature to address property taxes, Monday, August 26, 2024.

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