Authorizes certain exemptions from school district real property taxes for volunteer firefighters
This bill allows school districts to provide property tax exemptions for volunteer firefighters' primary residences within their district. To qualify, firefighters must be certified members of a local fire company for at least five years, reside in the district, and live in the property as their main home. The exemption covers up to $12,000 in tax value (adjusted by state rates) and requires school districts to adopt local rules through public hearings. Firefighters with 20+ years of service may qualify for a lifetime exemption if their residence remains in the district.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 26, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO REAL PROPERTY TAXATION
lower
Feb 26, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO REAL PROPERTY TAXATION
lower
1 primary · 13 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Pamela Hunter
DDemocratic
Co
Al Stirpe
DDemocratic
Co
Angelo Morinello
RRepublican
Co
Anna Kelles
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Brian Manktelow
RRepublican
Co
Jen Lunsford
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Jo Anne Simon
DDemocratic
Co
Joe Angelino
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence
Co
Joe DeStefano
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
John Lemondes
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence
Co
Jon Rivera
DDemocratic
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