The Office of Management and Budget presented estimates that Amendment 3's homestead-exemption increases could reduce ad valorem revenues by about $42.5M (13%) in year one and roughly $76M (over 20%) in year two, requiring the county to consider service-level cuts, new fees, or other revenue options.

Putnam County School Board received a legal briefing that House Bill 7031 — enrolled and sent to the governor — would let tax collectors waive commissions on voted school millage and place payment responsibility on county commissioners; the board agreed to coordinate with county officials if the bill is signed.

Representative Dent prioritizes childcare issues and federal budget impacts in upcoming session.

Junior Achievement presented results from the Dream Accelerator and proposed an MOA to expand services; the board approved the memorandum after questions about volunteer recruitment, busing (foundation agreed to help), and future costs prompted several 'nay' votes from directors cautious about added curriculum expense.

The county assessor told the committee a PTAB appeal concerning Holiday Inn Club Vacations may result in significant assessment reductions; he said Serenity Unit 2, the county and IVCC would be the largest taxing districts affected and that the county has filed its response.