SB447 - Allows for a local hospital to abolish the current property taxes authorized to fund hospital operations and establish a sales tax for such operations instead

SB 447

Allows for a local hospital to abolish the current property taxes authorized to fund hospital operations and establish a sales tax for such operations instead

Sponsor:

Brown

LR Number:

1921S.01I

Committee:

Ways and Means

Last Action:

4/4/2013 - Hearing Conducted S Ways and Means Committee

Journal Page:

Title:

Calendar Position:

Effective Date:

August 28, 2013

Current Bill Summary

SB 447 - This act allows city and county hospital districts formed under Chapters 96, 205, and 206 to abolish the current property taxes authorized to fund hospital operations and establish a sales tax for such operations instead. Such change can only occur after an election and approval of citizens of the respective city or county districts.

ADRIANE CROUSE

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