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- Held for consideration in real property taxation
- Print number 3627a
- Amend and recommit to real property taxation
- Referred to real property taxation
- Referred to real property taxation
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Relates to allowing a physically disabled surviving spouse who was married to an enhanced STAR qualifying individual to continue to receive the exemption
In Assembly Committee · Real Property Taxation · Sponsor Betty Little
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:A3627A
Title of bill
An act to amend the real property tax law, in relation to extending the enhanced STAR exemption to the disabled surviving spouse of a previously qualifying individual
Purpose or general idea of bill
To allow for the continuation of the STAR exemption for individuals upon the loss of a spouse who previously qualified for the program provided that the surviving spouse is at least sixty-two years of age or is physically disabled.
Summary of specific provisions
Subparagraph (iii) of paragraph (a) of subdivision 4 of section 425 of the real property tax law, as added by section 4 of part A of chapter 405 of the laws of 1999, is amended to read as follows:
In the case of property owned by a husband and wife, one of whom is sixty-five years of age or over, the exemption, once granted, shall not be rescinded solely because of the death of the older spouse so long as the surviving spouse is at least sixty-two years of age or is physically disabled as of the date specified in this paragraph.
Justification
Surviving spouses who meet the specifications outlined above should be entitled to receive the benefits of the STAR exemption, as their financial burdens will remain after the loss of their signif- icant other.
Prior legislative history
New Bill.
Fiscal implications
None to the State.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately and shall apply to the administration of the enhanced STAR exemption beginning with the 2010-2011 school year.
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