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A 6313

Relates to requiring the school district of East Ramapo to refund to taxpayers excess school taxes collected

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Aron Wieder

Requires East Ramapo Central School District to refund taxpayers any excess school taxes, with definitions, calculation, and refund methods to be set by the bill.

REFERRED TO REAL PROPERTY TAXATION
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Bill Summary · A 6313

Legislative Bill Summary – A 6313

Overview

  • Bill Number: A 6313
  • Title: Relates to requiring the school district of East Ramapo to refund to taxpayers excess school taxes collected
  • Status: Referred to Real Property Taxation
  • Introducted: March 4, 2025
  • Classification: Assembly bill
  • Primary Sponsor: Aron Wieder

Purpose and Intent

The bill purports to require the East Ramapo Central School District to refund to taxpayers any excess school taxes that the district has collected. The title indicates a focus on correcting or returning portions of tax revenue deemed “excess” to taxpayers, subject to the definitions and procedures specified in the bill.

Key Provisions (High-Level)

  • Require refunds: The core provision would mandate refunds to taxpayers for excess school taxes collected by the East Ramapo district.
  • Scope of “excess”: The bill would define what constitutes “excess” taxes and the method for determining the amount eligible for refund (definitions and calculations would be specified in the enacted text).
  • Refund mechanism: The bill would set forth how refunds are to be issued (e.g., to individual taxpayers, through tax credits, or via district recalculation), and any related timing.
  • Administrative framework: Provisions likely to address administrative steps, reporting requirements, and compliance standards for the district.
  • Interaction with budget/levies: The bill could address how refunds would affect future tax levies or budget planning, though exact mechanics would be in the text.

Note: The available information does not include the bill’s full text, so the above reflects the substantive intent suggested by the title and summary. The precise definitions, calculation methods, and implementation details would be in the enacted language.

Affected Parties and Scope

  • Primary subject: East Ramapo Central School District
  • Taxpayers in the district: Individuals and entities required to pay school taxes within East Ramapo
  • Implications for district finances, budgeting, and tax administration, depending on the defined formula for “excess” and the refund mechanism.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Committee referral: Referred to the Assembly Real Property Taxation Committee on March 4, 2025.
  • Status indicates it is awaiting committee consideration; no floor votes or enactment dates are indicated.
  • Legislative parallels: A companion bill exists in the Senate, identified as S 6489 (noted as a companion in the provided data).

Related/Companion Legislation

  • Companion: S 6489 (Senate)
  • The presence of a companion bill often indicates parallel consideration in the Senate, potentially aligning language and provisions between chambers.

Potential Impacts (High-Level)

  • If enacted, the district would be obligated to process refunds of excess taxes to taxpayers, potentially affecting district cash flow, reserves, and future budgeting.
  • Could influence taxpayer perceptions and demand for tax relief or transparency in levy calculations.
  • Implementation would depend on the final statutory definitions of “excess,” the refund mechanism, and any fiscal triggers or limitations.

Next Steps and What to Watch

  • Review the full text of A 6313 to understand precise definitions, calculation methods, refund procedures, and fiscal impact.
  • Monitor actions in the Real Property Taxation Committee for amendments, hearings, and potential passage.
  • Track the status of the Senate companion S 6489 for cross-chamber progress and alignment of provisions.

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

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