Bill Summary

by Porter Co Sponsors: Rooney

Assistance for Persons whose Primary Residences were Damaged by Tropical Storm Debby or Hurricane Isaac: Provides for reimbursement of portion of ad valorem tax levied on house or other residential building rendered uninhabitable due to Tropical Storm Debby or Hurricane Isaac; provides for reimbursement of state sales tax paid on purchase of mobile home to replace mobile home that experienced major damage from Tropical Storm Debby or Hurricane Isaac; requires application for reimbursement; provides application requirements; requires that property owner provide documentation; requires property appraiser to determine applicant's entitlement to reimbursement & amount; provides formula for calculating reimbursement amount; limits reimbursement amount; requires property appraisers to submit reimbursement lists to DOR by specified date; requires DOR to determine total reimbursement payments; authorizes applicants to file petitions with VABs; requires that DOR retain funds for paying claims granted by VABs; provides penalties for giving false information. Effective Date: upon becoming a law

» H Finance & Tax Subcommittee
   H Local & Federal Affairs Committee
   H Appropriations Committee

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