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HB 234 Engrossed 2019 Regular Session Miguez
Abstract: Extends the ad valorem tax exemption on raw materials, goods, commodities, personal
property, and other articles stored in Louisiana, to include public and private warehouses and
those items stored in La. for maintenance with a destination to the Outer Continental Shelf.
Present constitution authorizes a property exemption of ad valorem taxation on raw materials, goods,
commodities, and other articles being held in La. for the purpose of being exported outside the states
of the U.S.
Proposed constitutional amendment retains present constitution and defines "being held" to include
storage for maintenance or goods, commodities, and other articles destined for the Outer Continental
Shelf.
Present constitution provides for the storage of raw materials, goods, commodities, and other
activities on certain property, including in warehouses.
Proposed constitutional amendment retains present constitution and specifies that the exemption
applies to raw materials, goods, commodities, and other articles stored in public and private
warehouses.
Present constitution authorizes a property tax exemption for goods, commodities, and personal
property from outside Louisiana, stored in transit in public or private storage, with a final destination
outside the state.
Proposed constitutional amendment retains present constitution and defines "storage while in transit"
to include storage for maintenance or goods, commodities, and personal property destined for the
Outer Continental Shelf.
Provides for submission of the proposed amendment to the voters at the statewide election to be held
October 12, 2019.
Effective Dec. 1, 2019.
(Amends Const. Art. VII, ยง21(D)(2) and (3))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Ways and Means to the original
bill:
1. Remove the extension of the exemption to items that are being stored until they are ready
to be used.