Sec. 2. (a) Before January 1, 2009, the state may not impose a combined ad valorem property tax rate on tangible property that exceeds the sum of the ad valorem property tax rates permitted under IC 4-9.1-1-8, IC 15-1.5-7-3 (before July 1, 2008), and IC 15-13-8-3 (after June 30, 2008, and before January 1, 2009). The state tax rate is not subject to review by county boards of tax adjustment or county auditors.
(b) Except as permitted under IC 4-9.1-1-8 to repay notes issued to meet casual deficits in state revenue, the state may not impose an ad valorem property tax rate on tangible property after December 31, 2008.
(c) This section does not apply to political subdivisions of the state.