Committee approves AB 2172 to allow single‑member commissioners for complex assessment appeals

The committee voted on AB 2172, a measure to permit counties temporarily to use a single‑member assessment appeals commissioner for complex, multi‑day property tax appeals.

Los Angeles County Assessor Jeff Prang and county representatives supported the bill as a way to reduce a sizeable backlog of appeals and provide more consistent, timely decisions. Prang described volume pressures in large counties and argued a full‑time commissioner would improve continuity and case management for complex commercial and possessory interest appeals.

The committee adopted amendments providing an opt‑out for appellants and consolidating procedural provisions; after roll call the bill passed to the Assembly Appropriations Committee by a recorded vote of 4–0.

Next steps: AB 2172 will be considered by Appropriations and, if approved there, would proceed toward the Assembly floor with the committee amendments.