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- Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs
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BILL NUMBER:S2092
Title of bill
An act to amend the real property tax law, in relation to establishing the dates for veterans alternative exemptions for veterans serving in operations in Lebanon, Grenada, Panama, and the Persian Gulf
Purpose
Provides for exemptions for veterans of military operations in Lebanon, Grenada, Panama and the Persian Gulf.
Summary of provisions
Paragraphs (a) and (e) of subdivision 1 of section 458-a of the Real Property Tax law are amended to define the dates for military service during the conflicts in Lebanon, Grenada, Panama and the Persian Gulf. Paragraph (a) currently defines a "period of war." It is being amended to include the following dates: Lebanon - June 1, 1983 to December 1, 1987; Grenada - October 23, 1983 to November 22, 1983; Panama - December 20, 1989 to January 31, 1990 and Persian Gulf - Commenced August 2, 1990. Paragraph (el currently defines a "veteran" for the purposes of receiving the tax exemption and is being amended to include the new dates listed.
Justification
This legislation will clarify the definitions of a "veteran" and a "time of war" under the Real Property Tax Law and will clearly establish the dates that are to be used to determine eligibility for the exemptions.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
Immediately.
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