What's happening
This bill exempts properties located in both the Shelter Rock and Bryant library districts from Shelter Rock library taxes, making them taxable only by the Bryant library district.
Why it matters
Prevents double taxation for certain property owners. Properties located in both the Shelter Rock and Bryant library districts will no longer be taxed by both districts, potentially reducing the overall tax burden for affected homeowners and businesses.
Clarifies service and funding responsibilities. The bill clearly assigns these properties to the Bryant library district for both service provision and tax support, reducing confusion about which library district is responsible for serving residents in overlapping areas.
May impact library funding and services. The Shelter Rock library district could see a decrease in tax revenue, which might affect its budget and services, while the Bryant library district could see a slight increase in its tax base and service responsibilities.
Addresses fairness and transparency in local taxation. By ensuring properties are only taxed for the library district that actually serves them, the bill promotes more equitable and transparent local taxation practices.
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End Double Library Taxes
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Sponsors
Senator · Senate District 7
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History
- Referred to local government
- Referred to local government
Companion bill
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End Double Library Taxes
In Assembly Committee · Libraries And Education Technology · Sponsor Charles Lavine
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STATE OF NEW YORK
5813
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN SENATE
May 15, 2019
Introduced by Sen. KAPLAN -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Local Government
AN ACT in relation to removing library taxes of the Shelter Rock library district from real property located in that portion of such library district that is located within the Bryant library district
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Shelter Rock library district, located in the town of North Hempstead, county of Nassau, shall not impose any library tax for the support of the library district upon any parcel of real property located within such library district which is also located within the Bryant library district and subject to real property taxes to support the Bryant library district. For all purposes, any real property removed from the library portion of Shelter Rock library district taxes pursuant to this act shall be deemed to be within the service area of the Bryant library district established pursuant to an absolute charter granted by the board of regents on behalf of the education department and shall be subject to taxation for the support of such district.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately and shall apply to assessment rolls prepared on the basis of taxable status dates occurring on or after such date.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD11080-01-9
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Sponsor's memo
Title of bill
An act in relation to removing library taxes of the Shelter Rock library district from real property located in that portion of such library district that is located within the Bryant library district
Purpose
To allow homes that are currently being double taxed by the Shelter Rock and Bryant Library district to only pay one library tax.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 Would prohibit the Shelter Rock library district from imposing any library tax for the support of the library district which is also located in the Bryant library district and paying the appropriate taxes to Bryant library district.
Section 2 is the effective date.
Justification
As constituted, the situation has arisen where the boundary lines for the Bryant and Shelter Rock library District run through individual's property. It has come to the attention that an individual is paying 100% of the appropriate taxes for the Bryant Library District, as well as 50% of taxes for the Shelter Rock library District. This situation amounts to a double taxation that is problematic. This legislation seeks to attempt to remedy this situation by ensuring a property tax payer only has to pay the appropriate amount of taxes.
Legislative history
New Bill.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall effect immediately and shall apply to assessment rolls prepared on the basis of taxable status date occurring in or after such date.
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