HB 1309

Relating to the applicability of the law governing the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans and to the effect of the receipt of such aid on the maintenance and operations ad valorem tax rate of a local government.

Principle Criteria

Free Enterprise

Property Rights

Personal Responsibility

Limited Government

Individual Liberty

Digest

HB 1309 modifies eligibility criteria for local governments seeking state aid for revenue shortfalls caused by property tax exemptions for disabled veterans. It restricts eligible local governments from adopting maintenance and operations tax rates exceeding those of the previous year if they receive assistance payments. The bill seeks to balance fiscal responsibility with support for communities providing tax relief to disabled veterans.

Author (1)

Hillary Hickland

Contact the Author

Rep. Hillary Hickland

Capitol Phone:

(512) 463-0630

Capitol Office:

EXT E1.218

E-Mail:

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