SCS HB 1392 -- PROPERTY TAX RATES This bill changes the laws regarding property tax rates. In its main provisions, the bill: (1) Changes the deadline from September 1 to October 1 for charter counties and the City of St. Louis to set ad valorem property tax rates; (2) Authorizes each party to an appeal that is scheduled to be heard before the State Tax Commission to request one change of the assigned hearing officer by filing a written application to disqualify the officer within 30 days of the assignment; and (3) Requires fire protection districts in charter counties and the City of St. Louis to certify their property tax rates by October 1 to the county commission of each county within which the district is located. All other fire districts must certify their rates by September 1.Copyright (c) Missouri House of Representatives