PROP TX-DISABLED VET EXEMPTION
Summary
Amends the Property Tax Code. Ends the current exemption for disabled veterans with the 2007 tax year. Beginning with the 2008 tax year, provides a property tax exemption for property that is owned and used as a homestead by a disabled veteran or the spouse or unmarried surviving spouse of the veteran. Provides that the amount of the exemption is an amount equal to the assessed value of the property multiplied by the percentage of disability of the veteran. Sets forth requirements for the exemptions. Provides that a surviving spouse may transfer the exemption to homestead property acquired after the veteran's death. Requires an annual application for the exemptions. Effective immediately.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2007
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 31, 2007
Last action Jan 13, 2009
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Actions timeline
Total actions
16
Key actions
0
Committee
4
Jan 13, 2009
Senate · Failed
Session Sine Die
Mar 16, 2007
Senate · Referred to committee
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Rules
Mar 15, 2007
Senate · Reported by committee
To Subcommittee
Feb 7, 2007
Senate · Referred to committee
Assigned to Revenue
Jan 31, 2007
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
Co
Frank C. Watson
RRepublican
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