Taxation Reform Debate Shapes Indiana Constitution Outlook
The conference urged state control of assessors and a budget system to curb waste and promote efficiency. Sen Stolsenberg proposed property classifications with varying rates to reflect producing power, noting current uniform rates burden real estate and push intangible property out of state. A 1915 amendment would replace uniform rates with class-based taxation. A committee of property interests was formed to develop a fair system for consideration by the legislature.