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History
- Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs
- Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S5020
Title of bill
An act to amend the real property tax law, in relation to providing an exemption against real property school taxes for veterans with service connected disabilities
Purpose
To both acknowledge and reward veterans who are disabled by injury or illness sustained during active military service.
Summary of provisions
Section 1-3: Amends and adds a new section (458-c) to the Real Property tax law, to allow for veterans with service connected disabilities to apply and be eligible for, in addition to other exemptions, an exemption against real property taxes for local school purposes. Also computes the amount of such exemption.
Section 4: Effective date of bill.
Justification
Veterans who are disabled by an injury or illness incurred or aggravated during active military service are considered to be service-connected. As a result of their service to our country, and for protecting our freedoms, this bill seeks to allow for veterans with service-connected disabilities to apply for an exemption against real property taxes for local school purposes. As costs of living expenses rise, there should be another incentive for veterans with service connected disabilities to save money and live in comfort. Many of these veterans are suffering life-long illnesses and injuries as result of defending our country.
Legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
Shall take effect immediately.
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