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- Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs
- Reported and committed to finance
- Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs
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Provides authorization to grant certain exemptions from real property tax for school districts to certain veterans
In Senate Committee · Rules · Sponsor Michael Cusick
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S1645
Title of bill
An act to amend the real property tax law, in relation to authorizing certain exemptions from school district real property for veterans
Purpose or general idea of bill
This bill would eliminate the "School Tax Add Back" provision in the Veteran's property tax exemption program by local option.
Summary of specific provisions
Amends subdivision 2 of section 458-a of the real property tax law, subparagraph (i) as added by chapter 525 of the laws of 1984 and subparagraph (ii) as amended by chapter 256 of the laws of 2005.
Justification
Currently, New York State property tax laws provide partial property tax exemptions to qualified veterans of the United States Military. Unfortunately, this exemption is not applicable to school taxes. As a result, veterans receiving this benefit must pay back the school tax portion which can be as much as four hundred dollars for an average single family homeowner. Given the incredible sacrifices made by our military personnel, it is only fitting that we extend the veteran's property tax credits to school taxes.
Prior legislative history
S.7168-B of 2006 Reported to Calendar S.2171 of 2007-2008 - Advanced to Third Reading
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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