An Act to promote Yes in God's Back Yard
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, titled ‘An Act to promote Yes in God’s Back Yard,’ seeks to allow religious organizations to be taxed on land and subject to zoning ordinances in the same way as other property owners. Currently, religious organizations often receive exemptions from these taxes and regulations. The bill would aim to equalize the tax and zoning treatment between religious and non-religious landholders. It is based on a petition and accompanying bill (Senate, No. 1430).
Key provisions
- Allows religious organizations to be taxed on land.
- Requires religious organizations to comply with local zoning ordinances.
- Addresses taxation and zoning of land owned by religious organizations.
- Based on a petition and accompanying bill (Senate, No. 1430).
- Referenced by the Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government.
- Referenced to the Committee on Senate Ways and Means.
Who is affected
- Religious organizations
- Local municipalities
- Property owners
- Taxpayers
Notable changes
- Potentially eliminates tax exemptions for religious organizations.
- Could lead to changes in local zoning regulations for religious properties.
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Sponsors
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7 on record
Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government
Cosponsors
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
James B. Eldridge
Joanne M. Comerford
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