SF 1044

as introduced - 85th Legislature (2007 - 2008) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am

A bill for an act
relating to taxation; providing for a study evaluating the truth in taxation property
tax program.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1. new text begin TRUTH IN TAXATION PROGRAM; COSTS AND PARTICIPATION
STUDY.
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new text begin The commissioner of revenue shall prepare a study of the costs of the truth in
taxation program under Minnesota Statutes, section 275.065, and the level of taxpayer
participation in the hearings required under Minnesota Statutes, section 275.065,
subdivision 6. In determining the costs, the commissioner shall ascertain the costs of
the preparation and mailing of the notice under Minnesota Statutes, section 275.065,
subdivision 3, the advertisement under Minnesota Statutes, section 275.065, subdivision
5, and any costs associated with the hearings required under Minnesota Statutes, section
275.065, subdivision 6. The report must be delivered by January 15, 2008, to the
legislature as provided for in Minnesota Statutes, section 3.195. The report must also be
provided to the chairs of the senate and house of representatives committees and divisions
with jurisdiction over property taxes.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
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