SB 1305: Local taxes; change to zoning ordinances, etc.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Local taxes; zoning; assessments; ordinances. Provides that for purposes of real estate subject to a special tax assessment for land preservation by local ordinance, a change to the zoning ordinance shall only be effective following the later of (i) the approval of the relevant modification in the zoning classification of real estate; (ii) the exhaustion of the challenge or appeal period; (iii) if pending, the final determination of any challenge or appeal made within such period; or (iv) the sale of the subject property.The bill also provides that for purposes of subdivided or rezoned lots, the assessment or reassessment required by law shall only be effective following the later of (a) the approval of a modification in the zoning classification of the subject real estate, an exception to zoning or classification of the subject real estate, or a reclassification of the subject real estate; (b) the exhaustion of the challenge or appeal period for such approvals; (c) if pending, the final determination of any such challenge or appeal made within such period; or (d) the sale of the subject property.Finally, the bill provides that changes to the zoning ordinance refers to such ordinances enacted after December 1, 2023.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. February 18, 2025Left in Counties, Cities and Towns
2. February 14, 2025Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (6-Y 2-N)
3. February 10, 2025Assigned CCT sub: Subcommittee #3
4. February 6, 2025Impact statement from CLG (SB1305)
5. February 5, 2025Impact statement from TAX (SB1305)
6. February 5, 2025Referred to Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns
7. February 5, 2025Read first time
8. February 5, 2025Placed on Calendar
9. January 23, 2025Read third time and passed Senate quorum present
10. January 22, 2025Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute
11. January 22, 2025Local Government Substitute agreed to
12. January 22, 2025Reading of substitute waived

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