2013 Senate Bill 532

Let foreclosing lender keep homestead property tax exemption

Introduced in the Senate

Sept. 19, 2013

Introduced by Sen. Jack Brandenburg (R-11)

To revise a provision that allows a bank or other lending institution that has foreclosed on a residence to retain the previous owner’s principal residence exemption on for up to three years. The bill would eliminate a requirement that the lending institution pay what it otherwise would have paid in school operating taxes without the exemption. (The requirement means the lender doesn’t actually save any money, but keeping the “exemption” nevertheless makes it easier to sell the property to a new homeowner).

Referred to the Committee on Finance

Oct. 31, 2013

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.