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AZ SCR1019
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/8/2021
Primary Sponsor
Javan Mesnard
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AI Summary
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Repeals Arizona Constitution Article IX, sections 2, 2.1, 2.2, and 2.3 relating to property tax exemptions.
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Replaces repealed sections with a new Article IX, Section 2 establishing that all property is subject to taxation except as exempted by federal law or the constitution.
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Constitutionally exempts federal, state, county, and municipal property; public debts; household goods used for noncommercial purposes; and retailer/wholesaler inventory.
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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.
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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