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HB0221 • 2009
AN ACT relating to property taxation; specifying that evidence may be presented to rebut the presumption of correctness upon appeal of an assessment to a county board of equalization or the state board of equalization as specified; and providing for an effective date.
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Standing Committee • SCHIFFER
Plain English: Failed Standing Committee by SCHIFFER
Assigned Chapter Number - 48
Governor Signed HEA No. 0035
S President Signed HEA No. 0035
H Speaker Signed HEA No. 0035
Assigned Number HEA No. 0035
S Passed 3rd Reading
S Passed 2nd Reading
S Passed CoW
Amendment Failed
S Placed on General File
S03 Recommended Amend and Do Pass
S Introduced and Referred to S03
S Received for Introduction
H Passed 3rd Reading
H Passed 2nd Reading
H Passed CoW
H Placed on General File
H03 Recommended Do Pass
H Introduced and Referred to H03
H Received for Introduction
Bill Number Assigned
Bill No.: <billno> Drafter: <drafterinit> Bill No.: HB0221 Drafter: LGC LSO No.: 09LSO-0601 Effective Date: Enrolled Act No.: HEA0035 Chapter No.: 48 Prime Sponsor: Representative Throne Catch Title: Property tax-appeals 2. Subject: Describes evidence that may be used in property tax assessment appeals. Summary/Major Elements: The act provides that a taxpayer may present any credible evidence, including expert testimony, to rebut the presumption in favor of a valuation of property asserted by a county assessor or the department of revenue.
WORKING DRAFT ORIGINAL HOUSE BILL NO. 0221 ENROLLED ACT NO. 35 , HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SIXTIETH LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WYOMING 2009 GENERAL SESSION AN ACT relating to property taxation; specifying that evidence may be presented to rebut the presumption of correctness upon appeal of an assessment to a county board of equalization or the state board of equalization as specified; and providing for an effective date. Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Wyoming : Section 1. W.S. 39 ‑ 11 ‑ 109(b) by creating a new paragraph (iv) and 39 ‑ 13 ‑ 109(b) by creating a new paragraph (vi) are amended to read: 39 ‑ 11 ‑ 109. Taxpayer remedies. (b) Appeals. The following shall apply: (iv) In any appeal to the board authorized by this section, the taxpayer may present any credible evidence, including expert opinion testimony, to rebut the presumption in favor of a valuation asserted by the department. 39 ‑ 13 ‑ 109. Taxpayer remedies. (b) Appeals. The following shall apply: (vi) In any appeal to a county board of equalization authorized by this section, the taxpayer may present any credible evidence, including expert opinion testimony, to rebut the presumption in favor of a valuation asserted by the county assessor. Section 2. This act is effective immediately upon co m pletion of all acts necessary for a bill to become law as provided by Article 4, Section 8 of the Wyoming Constit u tion. (END) Speaker of the House President of the Senate Governor TIME APPROVED: _________ DATE APPROVED: _________ I hereby certify that this act originated in the House. Chief Clerk 1