House Sponsors: SANTIAGO-SAVIANO. Short description: PROP TX-PTAB-9 MEMBERS Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that beginning January 1, 1998, the Property Tax Appeal Board shall consist of 9 members (now 5). Requires the Governor to appoint 4 new members to take office January 1, 1998. Provides that beginning January 1, 1998 and thereafter, no more than 5 members may be members of the same political party. Requires that appointments by the Governor be made in such a way that, no later than in 2003, membership of the Board shall consist of 3 members from a county of 3,000,000 or more inhabitants, 3 members from counties contiguous to a county with 3,000,000 or more inhabitants, and 3 members from the remainder of the State. Effective immediately. FISCAL NOTE (Dept. of Revenue) House Bill 1511 does not affect the Dept. of Revenue. STATE MANDATES FISCAL NOTE In the opinion of DCCA, HB1511 fails to create a State mandate under the State Mandates Act. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status