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AR HB1191
Bill
Status
1/29/2013
Primary Sponsor
Kim Hammer
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the Commissioner of State Lands to assess a penalty of the lesser of 10% of the total sale or redemption price or $50 for any property forfeited to the state for delinquent taxes.
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Makes the purchaser or redeemer of the property responsible for paying the assessed penalty.
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Directs the Commissioner of State Lands, in cooperation with the Department of Rural Services, to establish and administer a grant program using collected penalty funds to provide financial assistance to fire departments.
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Restricts grant funds to be used exclusively for lowering a fire department's Public Protection Classification rating as determined by Insurance Services Office, Inc., including retaining personnel to process required documentation.
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Establishes the penalty and grant program as temporary, with expiration on June 30, 2019.
Legislative Description
To Provide Additional Methods For Collecting Delinquent Fire Department Fees And Dues; And To Allow The Commissioner Of State Lands To Assess A Penalty To Benefit Certain Fire Departments.
Last Action
Recommended for study in the Interim by Joint Interim Committee on REVENUE & TAXATION- HOUSE
4/15/2013