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FL H1261

Bill

Status

Failed

5/3/2019

Primary Sponsor

Javier Fernandez

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes late filing of value adjustment board petitions for good cause when a county has voted to extend the assessment roll under s. 197.323(1), with "good cause" defined as circumstances beyond the person's control
  • Requires late-filed petitions to be submitted within 55 days after the property appraiser mails the notice
  • Allows persons listed in s. 194.034(1)(a) to file petitions without taxpayer signature by certifying under penalty of perjury they have authorization, but boards may require written authorization if the taxpayer contests the filing
  • Specifies that in counties exceeding 5,000 petitions annually, "good cause" for rescheduling hearings does not include being scheduled for two separate hearings in different jurisdictions at the same time or date, unless hearings involve the same petitioner or property appraiser and the petitioner agrees to reschedule
  • Takes effect July 1, 2019

Legislative Description

Value Adjustment Boards

Last Action

Died in Local, Federal and Veterans Affairs Subcommittee

5/3/2019

Committee Referrals

Local, Federal and Veterans Affairs Subcommittee3/8/2019

Full Bill Text

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