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BILL ANALYSIS |
| Finance Committee | |
HB 3140
This analysis was prepared by non-partisan legislative staff for the use of legislative members in
their deliberations. This analysis is not a part of the legislation nor does it constitute a
statement of legislative intent.
Brief Description: Concerning property tax statements.
Sponsors: Representatives Conway and Santos.
Brief Summary of Bill |
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Hearing Date: 2/4/08
Staff: Rick Peterson (786-7150).
Background:
Property taxes are collected by the county treasurer in which the property is located. The county
treasurer is required to notify the taxpayer of the amount of tax owed. The following
information is required: the value of the real and personal property, the amount of current and
delinquent property tax, and the name and amount for each district levying a tax. The tax
statements also shows the amount of voter approved levies.
The treasurer sends the tax bill to the property owner or the institution paying the tax in cases
where the owner has taxes paid from an account kept by that institution.
Summary of Bill:
A copy of the tax bill must be sent to the property owner when a bank or other party pays the tax
on behalf of the property owner. The copy must clearly state that it is not a bill for collection of
property taxes.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Available.
Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.