Homeowners can learn more about proposed legislation that would eliminate property taxes at a session to be held from 6:30 to 9 p.m. March 25 in Lehighton.

The meeting will concern HB/SB 76, sponsored by state Sen. David G. Argall, R-29.David Baldinger of the Pennsylvania Taxpayers Cyber Coalition, will explain the proposed legislation and its status.There is no charge for admission to the session, which will be held at 110 N. Third St.The legislation would abolish property taxes, replacing them with an increased and broadened sales tax.The sales tax rate would increase to 7 percent from its current 6 percent, be expanded to include goods and services such haircuts, candy, gum, newspapers, and spectator sports admissions.The state income tax would also be increased from the current 3.07 percent to 4.34 percent.Argall will also speak about the plan, as will state Rep. Jerry Knowles, R-124, and Rep. Doyle Heffley, R-122.