This bill amends the existing law regarding the fees charged by county treasurers for providing transcripts and abstracts of records. It specifies that a county treasurer must provide a transcript of any paper or record upon request, with updated fee structures for various types of documents. Notably, the bill introduces a provision for electronic copies of records, which are not subject to the same fee limitations as traditional requests. The maximum charge for electronic records is set at 30 cents per parcel, with a cap of $2,000 for each request. Additionally, the bill outlines the specific information that must be included in these electronic records, such as taxable value, assessed value, and property classification.

Furthermore, the bill clarifies that a request for both winter and summer tax bill amounts is considered a single request, maintaining the $2,000 maximum charge if both amounts are available. It also prohibits the resale of records obtained under the electronic request provision for commercial purposes and ensures that county treasurers are not obligated to provide information that they do not maintain or possess. Overall, the amendments aim to modernize the process of obtaining records from county treasurers while establishing clear guidelines for fees and the handling of electronic data.

Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 48.101
As Passed by the Senate: 48.101