BILLS OPPOSED
SB1623& HB2587 Confidentiality of tax information; local tax officers sharing information.
We opposed both bills. Both bills were stricken by the patrons and disposed of.
SB1363 & HB2076 Petersburg, City of; amending charter, city manager shall serve as collector of city taxes.
We supported the Treasurers Association in opposition to both bills. HB2076 was defeated in subcommittee (3-5). SB1363 was approved in subcommittee (11-1) with an amendment to make the measure permissive rather than mandatory. Senator Stanley, Chairman of Senate Local Government Committee, wisely stated “..the office (of Treasurer) is bigger than the person occupying it.”
HB2640 Machinery and tools tax; definition of original total capitalized cost.
Bill was reported from Finance (14-Y 8-N) to the House Floor.
SB1016 Form of ballot; party identification of certain candidates.
Bill passed the Senate in a close vote (22-Y 18-N) and sent to the House, Bill was assigned to House Privileges & Elections.
BILLS SUPPORTED
SB1196 & HB2150 Real property tax; exemption for the elderly and disabled, improvements to a dwelling.
We supported both bills. Both bills are advancing through their respective houses.
BUDGET AMENDMENTS SUPPORTED
Item #1 – Funding for State Share of Authorized Positions
Item 69 #1h
Provide (FY20) funding for 132 deputy positions FY20 $728,220
Provide (FY20) partial funding (20%) for 171 deputy positions FY20 $466,203
Item #2 – Conform Commissioner of Revenue Career Development Plan
Item 69 #4h
Provide additional CDP funding support FY20 $31,250
Item #3 – Additional 1.5% Salary Increase for Commissioners & Employees
Item 69 #3h
Provide additional salary increase FY20 $281,587