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MO HB1287
Bill
Status
3/12/2015
Primary Sponsor
Holly Thompson Rehder
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AI Summary
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Removes the existing ten mills on the dollar cap for levee district taxes assessed on benefitted lands within the district
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Authorizes levee district boards of directors to levy new or increased taxes on all lands, railroads, and other property in the district when necessary to carry out district objectives or pay for replacing, repairing, or reconstructing levee works and improvements
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Requires entities acquiring land through flood damage buyouts to satisfy in full any outstanding liens against the property at the time of purchase, with liens capped at each parcel's proportional liability to outstanding bond issues
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Establishes new procedures requiring boards to annually determine and certify tax installments to county revenue collectors before November 1st of each year
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Creates a standardized "levee tax book" format with specific columns for property owners, descriptions, installment taxes, maintenance taxes, and collection records
Legislative Description
Changes the law regarding levee fund taxes for levee districts organized by county commission
Last Action
Action Postponed (H)
4/28/2015