Notices for Week of: MARCH 4, 2004
PROPOSED STATE RULES
By law, public notice of proposed rules must be given by publication in newspapers of record. The purpose of these notices is to give the public a chance to respond to the proposals. The public notices for administrative rules are now also available online at http://vermont-archives.org/aparules/ovnotices.htm The law requires an agency to hold a public hearing on a proposed rule, if requested to do so in writing by 25 persons or an association having at least 25 members.
To make special arrangements for individuals with disabilities or special needs please call or write the contact person listed below as soon as possible
To obtain further information concerning any scheduled hearing(s), obtain copies of proposed rule(s) or submit comments regarding proposed rule(s), please call or write the contact person listed below. You may also submit comments in writing to the Legislative Committee on Administrative Rules, State House, Montpelier, Vermont 05602 (828-2231).
Homestead
Vermont Proposed Rule: 04P011
AGENCY: Dept. of Taxes, Agency of Administration
CONCISE SUMMARY: This rule addresses the eligibility requirements for declaring a homestead and issues with respect to what constitutes a homestead. Specifically, this rule clarifies what constitutes a "principal dwelling" and a "parcel" for purposes of declaring a homestead. It also clarifies the requirements of "ownership" and "occupation." It addresses how multiple homes on a parcel, multi-purpose buildings, detached buildings, and business use of dwellings may affect a homestead declaration and resulting tax classification. Finally, the rule explains the consequences of failure to file or late filing or declaring non residential property as a homestead.
TYPE OF PERSONS AFFECTED: Vermont property owners, especially homeowners; municipal government, especially listers; school districts; and Vermont tax department.
COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS: Act 68 of the 2003 legislative session changed the way the statewide education tax is imposed. For homestead properties the tax rate is $1.10 multiplied by the district spending adjustment for municipality, per hundred dollars of equalized education property value. The district spending adjustment is a function of local spending decisions with the result that the $1.10 tax rate increases proportionately with spending above the base education payment for the school year. Non-residential property - all property on the education grand list except homestead property - is taxed at a fixed rate of $1.59 per hundred dollars of equalized education property value.
SCHEDULED HEARINGS: March 30, 2004 10:00 a.m. 4th Floor Conference Room 109 State Street, Montpelier, Vermont.
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT: April 7, 2004
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Molly Bachman, 109 State Street, Montpelier, VT 05609 802-828-2507
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Domicile
Vermont Proposed Rule: 04P012
AGENCY: Dept. of Taxes, Agency of Administration
CONCISE SUMMARY: This rule serves to provide a more complete and more definitive test for determining domicile than is found in statute. Specifically, this rule explains what relevant factors are considered in determining whether or not a person is a domiciliary of the State of Vermont. It addresses domicile in relation to married individuals, minors, students, armed forces personnel, and aliens. The rule defines the facts that Vermont will consider when determining whether an individual claiming Vermont domicile is truly domiciled in Vermont and whether an individual claiming to have abandoned Vermont domicile has actually done so. The rule further clarifies that the burden of proof is on the party claiming domicile or a claiming a change of domicile.
TYPE OF PERSONS AFFECTED: Any individual claiming that he or she is
domiciled in Vermont or that he or she has abandoned a Vermont domicile.
COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS: This rule is not expected to have any major economic impact. What impact there is deemed under this rule to be domiciled in Vermont, will be assessed a personal income tax on their Vermont income.
SCHEDULED HEARINGS: March 30, 2004 9:00 a.m. 4th Floor conference Room 109 State Street Montpelier, Vermont.
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT: April 7, 2004
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Molly Bachman, 109 State Street, Montpelier, VT 05609 802-828-2507
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Child Support Guidelines
Vermont Proposed Rule: 04P010
AGENCY: Human Services
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Jeffrey Cohen, Director Office of Child Support, 103 South Main Street, Waterbury, VT 05671 (802)241-2319
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- If you have general questions about the rulemaking process, please contact
- Louise Corliss by e-mail at or by phone 802-828-2863
