Senate Majority Policy Committee
PUBLIC FORUM
Reforming Pennsylvania’s School Property Tax System
September 20, 2017 | 6:00 p.m.
Bethlehem Township Municipal Building
4225 Easton Avenue | Bethlehem Township, PA 18020
6:00 p.m.
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Senator Lisa Boscola, 18th Senatorial District, and Chair, Senate Democratic Policy Committee
Senator David G. Argall, 29th Senatorial District, and Chair, Senate Majority Policy Committee
6:10 p.m.
Summary of School Tax Reform Legislation in General Assembly
6:15 p.m.
Senate Bill 76 Overview
Ron Boltz, PA Coalition of Taxpayer Associations
Jim Rodkey, Lebanon County
6:30 p.m.
Roundtable Discussion
All attending Senators
Jack Gross, Member, Greater Lehigh Valley Association of Realtors
Cass Chies, Member, Greater Lehigh Valley Association of Realtors
Darrin Youker, Director of State Government Affairs, Pennsylvania Farm Bureau
Ron Boltz, PA Coalition of Taxpayer Associations
Jim Rodkey, Lebanon County Property Rights Committee
Jeff Garis, Outreach and Engagement Director, PA Budget and Policy Center
7:15 p.m.
Public Comment/Questions
7:55 p.m.
Adjournment and Closing Remarks
Senator Lisa Boscola