Bill

A 3774

Relates to taxation of state correctional facility properties for schools

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Karl Brabenec and 3 co-sponsors

Alters the tax treatment of state correctional facility properties to boost school funding by redirecting revenues to school districts.

REFERRED TO REAL PROPERTY TAXATION

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Bill Summary · A 3774

Status: REFERRED TO REAL PROPERTY TAXATION
Introduction: January 30, 2025
Classification: bill

The bill’s title indicates it would relate to the taxation of state correctional facility properties in relation to funding for schools. In other words, it proposes a change to how property owned by the state for correctional facilities is taxed, with the aim of benefiting school funding.
The exact mechanism (e.g., whether it would impose new taxes on correctional properties, modify exemptions, or redirect tax revenues to school districts) is not specified in the available information.

Specific statutory language is not provided in the summary. The primary objective appears to be altering the tax treatment of state correctional facility properties to support schools.
If enacted, the bill would create or adjust a taxable basis, tax liability, exemption status, or revenue allocation tied to correctional facility properties, with proceeds or allocations directed toward education.

State correctional facility properties (owned by the state) and their current tax treatment.
School districts and school funding streams that could receive redirected or enhanced revenue (per the bill’s intended effect).
Local governments and taxpayers who might experience changes in property tax bases or exemptions as a result of any revised treatment.
The State budget and related fiscal planning, given potential shifts in property tax revenue.

Introduced and first referred to the Real Property Taxation committee on January 30, 2025.
The bill has a duplicate entry for its committee referral in the legislative actions listed, but no further actions (e.g., passage, amendments, or Senate companion) are shown in the provided information.
As a bill in the Assembly (A-numbered), if advanced, it would follow the standard path through committee hearings, potential amendments, floor votes in the Assembly, Senate consideration, and signature by the governor. Timelines depend on committee action and legislative calendar.

Related bills from prior sessions include A 4709, A 7015, A 6309, and A 1290. These prior-session measures suggest ongoing interest in adjusting the taxation of correctional properties to support schools.

The available information does not include the bill’s text or fiscal impact statements. Readers should review the official bill text and fiscal notes for specifics on how taxes would be calculated, exemptions affected, revenue allocation, and any transitional provisions.
Stakeholders to monitor: school districts, local assessors, the Department of Taxation and Finance, and fiscal committees in both houses.

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