Bob Van Arnem of Eagle said he was prompted to testify because of his property tax bill, but he said after listening to the testimony at the JFAC hearing today, "I realize how light my burden is." Van Arnem said he's seen a property tax increase since the state increased the amount counties must pay per case before they can access the state catastrophic health care fund that helps pay for care for the medically indigent. Van Arnem urged lawmakers not to increase the counties' share any further, because that translates into property tax increases for Idahoans.

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