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HB102: Real estate tax; limitation on tax rate in localities.

Chief Patron

Del. Dave Albo (R-42)

Dave Albo (R-42)
Served: 1994–

Progress

Yes Introduced
No Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Status

02/12/2008: Failed to Pass in Committee

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Summary

Real estate tax; limitation on tax rate.  Provides that the total tax revenue in a locality may not exceed 105% of the total tax revenue in the locality in the immediately prior year unless approved by at least a two-thirds majority vote of the local governing body.  The bill applies for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2009.

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Votes were cast on this bill on the following dates for which Richmond Sunlight has video: 02/12/2008.

Comments

John McDonald writes:

Providing the option of a veto to a minority group on an elected body infringes on the rights of the majority of those elected officials who, by definition, represent the majority of the locality's residents and taxpayers.

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  • SB10
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    Status: In Committee
    : Real estate tax; exemptions and deferrals for certain residential or farm property.
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