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A 9040

Authorizes the Worship Center International Inc. to receive real property tax exempt status

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Kwani O'Pharrow

A9040 would grant Worship Center International Inc. real property tax exemption, subject to eligibility rules; currently in committee and not yet law.

REFERRED TO REAL PROPERTY TAXATION
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Bill Summary · A 9040

Bill Summary: A 9040

Aiming to authorize a real property tax exemption for a specific organization, this bill currently sits in committee and has not yet become law.

Overview

  • Bill number & title: A 9040 – Authorizes the Worship Center International Inc. to receive real property tax exempt status.
  • Sponsor: Kwani O'Pharrow (primary sponsor).
  • Introduced: September 5, 2025.
  • Status: Referred to the Real Property Taxation committee. (The legislative record shows the same referral listed twice on the same date.)

What the bill would do

  • The bill would authorize real property tax exemption for real property owned by Worship Center International Inc. This means the organization could qualify to have its real property exempt from local real property taxes, subject to the applicable statutory criteria and review.
  • As the text is not provided here, the bill’s precise conditions (e.g., types of property eligible, required end uses, duration of exemption, annual renewals, oversight mechanisms) are not specified. Typically, such exemptions apply to property used primarily for religious worship and related charitable activities and would be subject to compliance with existing state/local tax law.

Who is affected

  • Primary organization: Worship Center International Inc., including any real property they own that would be eligible for exemption under the bill.
  • Local taxing authorities: Counties/municipalities responsible for assessing and collecting real property taxes, which would need to apply or grant the exemption if the bill becomes law.
  • Community and stakeholders: The exemption can affect local tax revenue used to fund public services; the impact depends on the value and extent of the exempt property.

Procedural and timeline considerations

  • Current stage: Referred to Real Property Taxation; no further actions (such as hearings or votes) are documented in the provided record.
  • Next steps: If the committee advances the bill, it would typically undergo potential amendments, committee vote, consideration by the full chamber, and then the other legislative chamber (if applicable), followed by enactment or veto review.
  • Questions for consideration:
    • What specific properties would qualify beyond ownership by Worship Center International Inc.?
    • Are there sunset provisions, monitoring requirements, or annual renewal procedures?
    • What would be the expected fiscal impact on local tax revenues, and how would exemptions be administered and audited?

Key takeaways

  • A 9040 is a targeted measure to grant real property tax exemption to Worship Center International Inc.
  • It is in early legislative stages (committee referral) with Kwani O'Pharrow as the primary sponsor.
  • The bill’s detailed provisions and financial impact will emerge through committee consideration and potential amendments.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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