4649033 Public Hearing Notice (Revised) on B20-40, "Organ Donors Saves Lives Act of 2013", B20-485, "Meridian International Center Real Property Tax Abatement Act of 2013", and B20-190, "Disabled Veterans Homestead Exemption Act of 2013"
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Council of the District of Columbia
Committee on Finance and Revenue
Notice of Public Hearing
John A. Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20004
REVISED
COUNCILMEMBER JACK EVANS, CHAIR
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND REVENUE
ANNOUNCES A PUBLIC HEARING ON:
Bill 20-40, the “Organ Donors Saves Lives Act of 2013”
Bill 20-485, the “Meridian International Center Real Property Tax Abatement Act of 2013”
Bill 20-190, the “Disabled Veterans Homestead Exemption Act of 2013”
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
10:00 a.m.
Room 120 - John A. Wilson Building
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW; Washington, D.C. 20004
Councilmember Jack Evans, Chairman of the Committee on Finance and Revenue, announces a public hearing to be held on Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at 10:00 a.m., in Room 120 of the John A. Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20004.
Bill 20-40, the “Organ Donors Saves Lives Act of 2013” would provide a tax credit for up to $25,000 related to live organ donation expenses incurred during the tax year in which the live organ donation occurs, and to classify leave for organ donation as medical leave under the District of Columbia Family and Medical Leave Act of 1990.
Bill 20-485, the “Meridian International Center Real Property Tax Abatement Act of 2013”would amend Chapter 10 of Title 47 of the District of Columbia Official Code to exempt from taxation certain real property (Lots 806, 808, 809 in Square 2568; and Lots 2369-2401, 2413-2417, 2423, 2441, and 2442 in Square 2567) so long as it is used in carrying on the purposes and activities of Meridian International Center.
B20-190, the “Disabled Veterans Homestead Exemption Act of 2013” would amend section 47-850 of the District of Columbia Official Code to provide that a veteran who is classified as having a total and permanent disability or is paid at the 100% disability rating level as a result of unemployability shall be exempt from a portion of the property taxes assessed on his or her primary residence that qualifies as homestead and is owned by a veteran.
The Committee invites the public to testify at the hearing. Those who wish to testify should contact Sarina Loy, Committee Assistant at (202) 724-8058 or sloy@dccouncil.us, and provide your name, organizational affiliation (if any), and title with the organization by 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 10, 2013. Witnesses should bring 15 copies of their written testimony to the hearing. The Committee allows individuals 3 minutes to provide oral testimony in order to permit each witness an opportunity to be heard. Additional written statements are encouraged and will be made part of the official record. Written statements may be submitted by e-mail to sloy@dccouncil.us or mailed to: Council of the District of Columbia; 1350 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W.; Suite 114; Washington D.C. 20004. This hearing notice has been revised to add Bill 20-190 to the agenda.
