2011 House Bill 4861

Ban taxpayer penalty for tax assessor error

Introduced in the House

July 27, 2011

Introduced by Rep. Jim Stamas (R-98)

To prohibit local governments from imposing back taxes, interest, and penalties on a property owner because of an assessor's or local government’s error in granting a principle residence homestead property tax exemption.

Referred to the Committee on Tax Policy

May 9, 2012

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

May 22, 2012

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

May 23, 2012

Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

May 24, 2012

Referred to the Committee on Finance