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History for 84(R) SB 278 by Watson

Last Action:
03/04/2015 S Left pending in committee
Council Document:
84R 1648 SMH-D
Caption Version:
Introduced
Caption Text:
Relating to an increase in the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district and the increase of the exemption amount in subsequent years to reflect inflation, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of a disabled or elderly person to reflect the increased exemption amounts, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
Author:
Watson
Subjects:
Aging (I0015)
Disabilities, Persons with (I0380)
Property Interests--Homestead (I0616)
Taxation--Property-Exemptions (I0793)
Taxation--School District (I0785)
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF (V9954)
Companion:
HB 1519 by Turner, Sylvester, Identical
Enabling Information:
Enabling legislation for SJR 21.
Senate Committee:
Finance
Senate Committee Status:
In committee
Actions are in ascending date order.
Description Comment DateSort ascending       Time       Journal Page
S   Received by the Secretary of the Senate      01/07/2015    
S   Filed      01/07/2015    
S   Read first time      01/28/2015     150
S   Referred to Finance      01/28/2015     150
S   Scheduled for public hearing on . . .      03/02/2015    
S   Considered in public hearing      03/02/2015    
S   Left pending in committee      03/02/2015    
S   Scheduled for public hearing on . . .      03/04/2015    
S   Considered in public hearing      03/04/2015    
S   Testimony taken in committee      03/04/2015    
S   Left pending in committee      03/04/2015