Bill
HF 197
Overview: HF 197 is a bill that would allow a county to certify taxes for a supplemental levy for general county services to maintain and operate a county commission of veteran aff
Overview: HF 197 is a bill that would allow a county to certify taxes for a supplemental levy for general county services to maintain and operate a county commission of veteran affairs.
Purpose and Intent: The main goal of this bill is to provide counties with the ability to raise additional funds through a supplemental tax levy to support the operations and maintenance of their county veteran affairs commissions. This would give counties more flexibility and resources to address the needs of local veterans.
Key Provisions:
- Authorizes counties to certify taxes for a supplemental levy for general county services
- Specifies that the levy can be used for the maintenance and operation of a county commission of veteran affairs
- Allows the supplemental levy to be in addition to the county's regular property tax levy
Affected Parties and Impacts: This bill would directly impact county governments and their veteran affairs commissions, providing them with an additional funding source to support their work. Veterans and their families in the affected counties may also benefit from improved services and resources.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: HF 197 has been introduced and referred to the Ways and Means committee for further consideration. The next step would be for the committee to hold hearings, potentially make amendments, and then decide whether to advance the bill for a full floor vote.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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