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Senate Bill 390 |
Senate Author: Miles |
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Effective: Vetoed |
House Sponsor: Dutton |
Senate Bill 390 amends the Special District Local Laws Code to provide for the creation of the Northeast Houston Redevelopment District.
Governor's Reason for Veto: "Senate Bill 390 would create, within Houston city limits, a municipal management district that would be governed by a self-perpetuating board appointed by the city and would impose assessments on property to fund services that the city already has a responsibility to provide to area residents. This goes too far. Creating districts like these within city limits undermines core principles of protecting taxpayers and promoting transparency, which led to historic achievements this session in Senate Bill 2. It is tantamount to double taxation on the district's property owners, forcing them to pay an ad valorem tax to the city and another assessment to the district. The creation of a municipal management district, or any special purpose district, should not be used to circumvent property‑tax reforms."