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- Substituted by A6241C
- Ordered to third reading cal.1266
- Committee discharged and committed to rules
- Print number 6694b
- Amend and recommit to local government
- Print number 6694a
- Amend and recommit to local government
- Referred to local government
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Authorizes Gibson Meeting Halls, Inc. to apply for real property tax exemptions on certain parcels in the county of Nassau
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Robert Barra
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BILL NUMBER:S6694B
Title of bill
An act to authorize the assessor of the county of Nassau to accept applications for exemption from real property tax from Gibson Meeting Halls, Inc. for certain parcels of land located in the town of Hempstead
Purpose
To authorize the assessor of the county of Nassau to accept applications for exemption from real property tax from the Gibson Meeting Halls, Inc.
Summary of provisions
This bill would authorize and direct the Assessor of the County of Nassau to accept an application for exemption from real property taxes pursuant to Section 420-a of the Real Property Tax Law for certain taxes owed by the Gibson Meeting Hall, Inc.
Justification
The Gibson Meeting Halls, Inc. is a not-for-profit entity that owns properties in Valley stream, NY. These properties are used as houses of worship and related Church purposes as recognized by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). They are located at 1 Margaret Drive Valley Stream, NY; 153 Cambridge St, Valley stream, NY; and 195 East Mineola Avenue, Valley Stream, NY.
Prior to 2005, title to these properties was in the name of Foster Church, and the properties had long been recognized as exempt from real property taxes The title was then conveyed to Gibson Meeting Halls, Inc. At the time of the transfer, and for several years after, the Trustees were not aware that new applications were needed to be submitted in order for the properties to retain their tax exempt status. As a result, the properties were restored to the tax rolls and the Gibson Meeting Halls, Inc. were required to pay real property taxes for the years 2007 and 2008.
Legislative history
This is a new bill.
Fiscal implications
The specific pro-rata amount of tax refund will be calculated by the Nassau County Assessor's Office.
Effective date
This Act shall take effect immediately.
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