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AZ SCR1019

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Engrossed

3/8/2021

Primary Sponsor

Javan Mesnard

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-fifth Legislature - First Regular Session (2021)

AI Summary

  • Repeals Arizona Constitution Article IX, sections 2, 2.1, 2.2, and 2.3 relating to property tax exemptions.

  • Replaces repealed sections with a new Article IX, Section 2 establishing that all property is subject to taxation except as exempted by federal law or the constitution.

  • Constitutionally exempts federal, state, county, and municipal property; public debts; household goods used for noncommercial purposes; and retailer/wholesaler inventory.

  • Authorizes the legislature to provide exemptions by law for educational/charitable/religious property, personal property used in trade/business or agriculture, cemeteries, widows/widowers, residents with total permanent disability, and honorably discharged veterans with disabilities.

  • Restricts individuals to exemption under only one category for widow, widower, disability, or veteran disability status; requires voter approval and Governor proclamation to take effect.

Legislative Description

Constitutional property tax exemptions

Taxation

Last Action

House minority caucus: Do pass

3/23/2021

Committee Referrals

Rules3/10/2021
Ways and Means3/8/2021
Rules1/25/2021
Finance1/21/2021

Full Bill Text

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