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SB25-259

Eliminate Destroyed Property Tax Reimbursement Program

Concerning the elimination of state property tax reimbursement for a taxpayer that owes ad valorem property tax on property that has been destroyed by a natural cause.
Session:
2025 Regular Session
Subjects:
State Government
State Revenue & Budget
Bill Summary

Joint Budget Committee. Current law allows the owner of real or business personal property that was destroyed by a natural cause, as determined by the county assessor, to be reimbursed by the state in an amount equal to the amount of property tax levied on the destroyed property in the property tax year in which the natural cause destroyed the property (reimbursement program). Beginning with property tax year 2025, the bill ends the reimbursement program.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)

Status

Introduced
Under Consideration

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Sponsors

Sponsor Type Legislators
Prime Sponsor

Sen. J. Bridges, Sen. B. Kirkmeyer
Rep. S. Bird, Rep. R. Taggart

Sponsor

Sen. J. Amabile
Rep. E. Sirota

Co-sponsor

Upcoming Schedule

The effective date for bills enacted without a safety clause is August 6, 2025, if the General Assembly adjourns sine die on May 7, 2025 (unless otherwise specified). Details

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