From the Northwest Indiana Times:
"The Republican-controlled House voted 96-0 Tuesday to financially punish LaPorte County for its long-delayed property tax bills.
Senate Bill 19 requires LaPorte County pay $1 million to local governments and school corporations for every year the county remains behind on property tax collections, currently four years.
The measure also allows the county commissioners to appoint a "special master" to carry out the work
of the county treasurer and auditor, effectively replacing both elected officials.
The Republican-controlled Senate must agree to the LaPorte County changes to the legislation for it to go to the governor."
Read more: http://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/laporte/house-votes-to-sanction-laporte-co-for-property-tax-delays/article_d7afb6cd-b29b-5c2e-90f9-da9c7775608d.html#ixzz1nuiYtwTT
