A bill to establish a task force to study and evaluate the taxation of real property by State and local governments, the effects of such taxation on certain taxpayers, and the feasibility of Federal taxation and other policies designed to reduce the dependence of State and local governments on such taxation.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (6 Jan 1977): Referred to House Committee on Government Operations.
What this bill does
H.R. 1485, introduced in the 95th Congress, is titled "A bill to establish a task force to study and evaluate the taxation of real property by State and local governments, the effects of such taxation on certain taxpayers, and the feasibility of Federal taxation and other policies designed to reduce the dependence of State and local governments on such taxation." Based on this title, the bill's stated purpose was to create a task force to examine how state and local governments tax real property, how that taxation affects certain taxpayers, and whether federal tax measures or other policies could reduce state and local governments' reliance on property taxes.
Because the full text of the bill has not been made available, the specific details—such as who would serve on the task force, its scope, timeline, funding, or reporting requirements—are not known and should not be assumed.
The bill would primarily concern state and local governments, which rely on property taxes as a revenue source, and property taxpayers whose burdens the task force would be charged with studying. Any direct effects on individuals or governments would depend on provisions not yet available.
The bill was introduced on January 6, 1977, by Rep. Benjamin Gilman of New York. Its latest recorded action is its introduction; it did not receive a vote and did not advance further in the 95th Congress. As with most introduced bills that receive no further action, it did not become law.
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Official summary
Establishes a Task Force on the Taxation of Real Property by State and Local Governments to study and evaluate such taxation, its effects on middle and fixed income taxpayers, and the feasibility of using Federal taxation and other methods to reduce the dependence of State and local governments on such taxation. Provides that the Task Force shall include: (1) four officials of the executive branch, to be appointed by the President; (2) four Senators, no more than two from the same political party, to be appointed by the majority leader; (3) four Representatives, no more than two from the same political party, to be appointed by the Speaker; and (4) 12 individuals not Federal employees or officers representing State and local governments, the academic community and citizens groups, to be appointed by the President, Speaker and majority leader in concert. Empowers the Task Force to hold hearings, administer oaths, issue subpenas, hire a staff, contract out research projects and obtain assistance upon request from all other Government agencies and departments. Directs the Task Force to submit its final report to the President and the Congress within one year after all of its members have been appointed. Provides for the termination of the Task Force on the ninetieth day after submission of its final report.
Timeline
6 Jan 1977
Referred to House Committee on Government Operations.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 1485 do?
- H.R. 1485, introduced in the 95th Congress, is titled "A bill to establish a task force to study and evaluate the taxation of real property by State and local governments, the effects of such taxation on certain taxpayers, and the feasibility of Federal taxation and other policies designed to reduce the dependence of State and local governments on such taxation." Based on this title, the bill's stated purpose was to create a task force to examine how state and local governments tax real property, how that taxation affects certain taxpayers, and whether federal tax measures or other policies could reduce state and local governments' reliance on property taxes. Because the full text of the bill has not been made available, the specific details—such as who would serve on the task force, its scope, timeline, funding, or reporting requirements—are not known and should not be assumed. The bill would primarily concern state and local governments, which rely on property taxes as a revenue source, and property taxpayers whose burdens the task force would be charged with studying. Any direct effects on individuals or governments would depend on provisions not yet available. The bill was introduced on January 6, 1977, by Rep. Benjamin Gilman of New York. Its latest recorded action is its introduction; it did not receive a vote and did not advance further in the 95th Congress. As with most introduced bills that receive no further action, it did not become law.
- Has H.R. 1485 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 1485. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 1485?
- H.R. 1485 was sponsored by Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-26] (R-NY), with 19 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 1485?
- Referred to House Committee on Government Operations. (6 Jan 1977).
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A bill to establish a task force to study and evaluate the taxation of real property by State and local governments, the effects of such taxation on certain taxpayers, and the feasibility of Federal taxation and other policies designed to reduce the dependence of State and local governments on such taxation.
A bill to establish a task force to study and evaluate the taxation of real property by State and local governments, the effects of such taxation on certain taxpayers, and the feasibility of Federal taxation and other policies designed to reduce the dependence of State and local governments on such taxation.
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