蒙大拿州立法者提议征收4%的销售税,以降低学校的财产税,争取选民批准。 Montana lawmaker proposes a 4% sales tax to reduce property taxes for schools, seeking voter approval.

蒙大拿州立法者布拉德·巴克(Republic. Brad Barker)已提出两项法案, 要求选民是否支持4%的全州销售税, Montana lawmaker Rep. Brad Barker has introduced two bills that would ask voters if they support a 4% statewide sales tax to reduce property taxes funding schools and universities. 其中一项法案提出一项宪法修正案,确保销售税收入用于财产税减免,另一项法案将授权就2026年选举的销售税举行全民投票。 One bill proposes a constitutional amendment ensuring sales tax revenue goes to property tax relief, while the other would authorize a referendum on the sales tax for the 2026 election. Barker认为,自1971年和1993年选民拒绝征收销售税以来,国家经济已经发生变化。 Barker argues the state's economy has changed since voters rejected sales taxes in 1971 and 1993.