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IN HB1355
Bill
Status
1/14/2015
Primary Sponsor
Thomas Saunders
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AI Summary
HB 1355 Summary
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County fiscal bodies may impose a local service fee on tax-exempt property within the county, excluding buildings used for religious worship and their parcels.
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After June 30, 2016, municipal fiscal bodies may impose a local service fee on tax-exempt property within their municipality only if the county has not imposed such a fee.
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Fiscal bodies determine the fee amount based on flat charges per parcel, costs of services provided, or other factors; fees need not be uniform and may vary by property class or location.
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Local service fee revenue collected by the county treasurer is distributed proportionally to the county, municipality, and township based on their total tax rates during semiannual tax settlements.
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Revenue from local service fees may be used for any legal or corporate purpose and cannot be considered to reduce property tax levies.
Legislative Description
Local service fees on tax exempt property. Allows a county fiscal body to impose a local service fee on tax exempt property within the county (other than a building used for religious worship and the parcel of land on which such a building is located). Provides that after June 30, 2016, a municipal fiscal body may impose a local service fee on such tax exempt property within the municipality if the county fiscal body has not imposed a local service fee. Provides that the fiscal body of a county or municipality imposing a local service fee shall determine the amount
Last Action
First Reading: referred to Committee on Ways and Means
1/14/2015