Allows the alteration or repeal of real property tax exemptions for private institutions of higher education
This bill amends the state constitution to allow lawmakers to change or remove tax exemptions for private colleges and universities. Currently, exemptions for properties used by educational institutions are protected, but this bill specifically removes that protection for private higher education. The key provision changes constitutional language to state that exemptions for private college real estate "may be altered or repealed." This would directly affect private colleges and universities that currently receive property tax breaks on their buildings and land. The bill is a constitutional amendment requiring Senate approval and a future legislative session before taking effect.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 8, 2025
Last action Jan 5, 2026
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Total actions
4
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Committee
2
Jan 29, 2025
Committee
OPINION REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
lower
Jan 8, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO REAL PROPERTY TAXATION
lower
1 primary · 11 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Zohran Mamdani
DDemocratic
Co
Claire Valdez
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Emily Gallagher
DDemocratic
Co
Grace Lee
DDemocratic
Co
Harvey Epstein
DDemocratic
Co
JG
Jessica González-Rojas
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Karines Reyes
DDemocratic
Co
Marcela Mitaynes
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Phara Souffrant Forrest
DDemocratic
Co
Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn
DDemocratic
Co
Ron Kim
DDemocratic
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