WILKES-BARRE — Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski on Wednesday said the passage of his legislation, HB-325, marks a significant step forward in providing clarity and fairness to taxpayers in Pennsylvania.
Pashinski, D-Wilkes-Barre, said HB-325 would amend the Taxpayer Relief Act to better clarify the amount and source of school property tax relief on school district tax notices received by taxpayers.
“This important piece of legislation — which passed with overwhelming support in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives — would make crucial updates to the law governing how school district tax notices are issued and provide clearer definitions within the Taxpayer Relief Act, ensuring more effective and transparent communication with Pennsylvania taxpayers,” Pashinski said. “The changes outlined in House Bill 325 are a direct response to concerns from both taxpayers and school districts about the transparency and effectiveness of property tax notices. By modernizing the language and procedures within the Taxpayer Relief Act, we are ensuring that taxpayers have the information they need to know that their Property Tax reduction check comes from the casino gaming industry.”
Pashinski expressed his gratitude to his colleagues for their bipartisan support of his bill, noting that the unanimous passage is a clear example of the commitment to protecting taxpayers and improving government efficiency.
“I am deeply thankful for the collaboration shown by my colleagues on both sides of the aisle,” Pashinski said. “This bill is a direct reflection of our collective responsibility to create a fairer, more transparent tax system for the people of Pennsylvania.”
With the final passage of HB-325 in the House, Pashinski said the bill will now move to the state Senate for further consideration.
Pashinski said he remains hopeful that the legislation will continue to receive strong support as it moves through the legislative process.