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AZ SCR1018
Concurrent Resolution
Status
2/1/2016
Primary Sponsor
Gail Griffin
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AI Summary
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Proposes constitutional amendment to amend Arizona Constitution Article IX, Section 2 regarding property tax exemptions for veterans and their surviving spouses.
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Creates new property tax exemption for primary residences of veterans with 100% service-connected disabilities rated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, reducing assessed valuation by $25,000.
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Extends exemption to primary residences of unmarried surviving spouses and children of veterans killed in action or who die from active duty injuries, with the same $25,000 assessed valuation reduction.
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Allows legislature to increase the $25,000 exemption amount based on designated national inflation index adjustments.
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Requires veteran to own and occupy primary residence as principal dwelling place, and exemption does not apply if property was conveyed to evade taxation.
Legislative Description
Veterans; disability; property tax relief
Last Action
Referred to Senate FIN Committee
2/2/2016