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A 2710

Relates to the residency requirement for the position of assessor

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Dana Levenberg

Establishes and revises the assessor residency requirement to ensure local ties, boosting accountability and shaping who may qualify and how residency is verified.

PRINT NUMBER 2710A
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Bill Summary · A 2710

Summary of Bill A 2710

Overview

Bill A 2710 relates to the residency requirement for the position of assessor. The bill would establish or modify the residency criteria that must be met by individuals serving in the assessor role. The text of the bill is not provided here, so specific residency thresholds or exceptions are not included in this summary. The amended version is designated as Print Number 2710A.

Purpose and intent

  • Ensure that the person serving as assessor has residency ties to the relevant locality (county or municipality) to promote local accountability and understanding of property tax administration.
  • Create clear, enforceable criteria for eligibility or continued service in the assessor position.
  • Provide a framework that policymakers believe will strengthen local governance and oversight of property assessments.

Key provisions (as indicated by the bill’s title and actions)

  • Establishes or revises the residency requirement for the assessor position.
  • Likely sets criteria such as where the assessor must reside, the duration of residency, and any conditions or exemptions (exact language not provided).
  • May address procedures for verifying residency, compliance, and consequences for noncompliance or misrepresentation.
  • The text has undergone amendments and was re-referred within the Real Property Taxation committee, indicating iterative refinement of the provision.

Note: The exact statutory language, thresholds, timelines, and enforcement mechanisms would be in the bill text (2710 and 2710A), which is not included here.

Affected entities

  • Assessor position holders (current and prospective) in the jurisdiction governed by the bill.
  • Appointing authorities responsible for selecting or confirming the assessor.
  • Local government units (e.g., counties or municipalities) administering property taxes.
  • Property owners and taxpayers who interact with the assessor’s office, insofar as residency requirements influence local governance and tax administration.

Legislative status and timeline

  • Introduced: January 22, 2025.
  • Referred to Real Property Taxation: January 22, 2025.
  • Amendments and re-refer to Real Property Taxation: April 1, 2025 (two entries indicate action taken).
  • Print version: 2710A (amended form) as of April 1, 2025.
  • Primary sponsor: Dana Levenberg.

Practical considerations and next steps

  • The bill’s impact depends on the exact residency standards and any transitional provisions (e.g., grace periods for current assessors).
  • If enacted, agencies should prepare guidance on compliance, verification, and any required changes for current staff.
  • For the public, the residency criteria could influence the pool of eligible candidates and any recruitment or appointment processes.

Note: For a complete understanding, review the full text of A 2710 and A 2710A to see the precise residency requirements, effective dates, enforcement provisions, and any associated fiscal implications.

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

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