SB 3095

Abstract

Amends the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law in the Property Tax Code. Provides that the definition of "aggregate extension" does not include special purpose extensions made for the purposes of a county funding the care and treatment of its citizens who are mentally retarded or under a developmental disability. Provides that the county clerk shall calculate separate limiting rates for the funds for persons with a developmental disability if a tax is approved by the electors of the county at referendum. Amends the County Care for Persons with Developmental Disabilities Act. Provides that taxes levied under the Act must be approved by referendum. Repeals a Section of the Act providing that taxes levied under the Act are subject to a back-door referendum. Provides that the electors of the county may provide, by petition and referendum, for the establishment and maintenance of facilities or services for the benefit residents with a developmental disability and the levy of an annual tax not to exceed 0.1% upon all the taxable property in the county for those purposes. Effective immediately.