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 (15 Jan 1979): Referred to House Committee on Government Operations.
What this bill does
H.R. 524 was a bill introduced in the 96th Congress that, according to its title, would have created a task force to study and evaluate how state and local governments tax real property. The task force's mandate, as described in the title, would have included examining the effects of that taxation on certain taxpayers and assessing the feasibility of federal tax measures or other policies intended to reduce state and local governments' reliance on property taxes. Beyond this stated purpose, the full text of the bill has not been made available, so the specific details of how the task force would be structured, staffed, or funded, and what exact recommendations or actions it might produce, are not known.
Because only the title, sponsor, and status are available, it is not possible to say precisely which taxpayers, industries, or government entities would be affected, or in what way, beyond the general subject matter described above. The bill's stated focus suggests an interest in property owners and state and local governments that rely on property tax revenue, but no further specifics can be confirmed.
The bill was introduced by Rep. Norman Lent (R-NY) on January 15, 1979, in the 96th Congress. Its only recorded action is its introduction; according to the official summary, it did not receive a vote and did not advance further in the legislative process. As with most bills that do not proceed, 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 policies to reduce the dependence of State and local governments on such taxation. Sets forth the membership composition and powers of the Task Force. Requires the Task Force to submit a final report to the President within one year. Terminates the Task Force 90 days after submission of such report.
Timeline
15 Jan 1979
Referred to House Committee on Government Operations.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 524 do?
- H.R. 524 was a bill introduced in the 96th Congress that, according to its title, would have created a task force to study and evaluate how state and local governments tax real property. The task force's mandate, as described in the title, would have included examining the effects of that taxation on certain taxpayers and assessing the feasibility of federal tax measures or other policies intended to reduce state and local governments' reliance on property taxes. Beyond this stated purpose, the full text of the bill has not been made available, so the specific details of how the task force would be structured, staffed, or funded, and what exact recommendations or actions it might produce, are not known. Because only the title, sponsor, and status are available, it is not possible to say precisely which taxpayers, industries, or government entities would be affected, or in what way, beyond the general subject matter described above. The bill's stated focus suggests an interest in property owners and state and local governments that rely on property tax revenue, but no further specifics can be confirmed. The bill was introduced by Rep. Norman Lent (R-NY) on January 15, 1979, in the 96th Congress. Its only recorded action is its introduction; according to the official summary, it did not receive a vote and did not advance further in the legislative process. As with most bills that do not proceed, it did not become law.
- Has H.R. 524 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 524. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 524?
- H.R. 524 was sponsored by Rep. Lent, Norman F. [R-NY-4] (R-NY), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 524?
- Referred to House Committee on Government Operations. (15 Jan 1979).
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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 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 to Federal taxation and other policies designed to reduce the dependence of State and local governments on such taxation.
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