HB 1340 – Repeals the provision of law allowing fire protection districts in Douglas County to seek voter approval to impose a sales tax

• Sponsor: Clemens
• LR Number: 3641L.02T
• Committee: Jobs, Economic Development and Local Government
• Last Action: 6/23/2010 - Signed by Governor
• Effective Date: August 28, 2010
• House Handler: Dugger

Current Bill Summary

HB 1340 - This act repeals the provision of law which allows the governing body of any fire protection district located in Douglas County to seek voter approval for the imposition of a sales tax of up to one percent for operation costs provided the district reduces its property tax levy annually by an amount equal to fifty percent of the previous year's sales tax revenue collections.

JASON ZAMKUS