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Bill would require periodic review, public database of tax-exempt properties
Summary
HB29 would direct the Department of Revenue to periodically review locally exempt properties (every eight years) and maintain a public database; supporters cited audit findings that prior reapplication discovered nearly 400 improperly exempt parcels.
House Bill 29 would require the Department of Revenue to periodically review properties that claim property tax exemptions and maintain a public database listing exempt parcels, supporters and informational witnesses told the House Taxation Committee.
Sponsor Representative Sherry Essman said the bill implements Recommendation 6 of the Legislative Audit Division’s review of property tax exemptions and continues work begun under House Bill 389 (2015), which required a one-time reapplication of exemptions. "This bill is…
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