2008 House Bill 5870

Revise homestead tax credit audits

Introduced in the House

March 11, 2008

Introduced by Rep. Steve Bieda (D-25)

To revise the law that requires either the Department of Treasury or a county to undertake audits of the validity of principle residence (homestead) property tax exemptions claimed by homeowners. Under current law a county may elect to be responsible for the audits for a period of two years. The bill would change this to five years.

Referred to the Committee on Tax Policy

May 14, 2008

Reported without amendment

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

May 22, 2008

Substitute offered

The substitute failed by voice vote

Substitute offered by Rep. Marc Corriveau (D-20)

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

May 27, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Finance