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AZ SCR1027

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Engrossed

3/4/2021

Primary Sponsor

Wendy Rogers

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-fifth Legislature - First Regular Session (2021)

AI Summary

  • Amends Article IX, Section 2 of the Arizona Constitution to remove outdated military veteran property tax exemptions (subsections 8-10) that applied only to veterans with specific service dates and residency requirements.

  • Adds new Article IX, Section 2.4 creating a primary residence property tax exemption for veterans with 100% disability rating or legal blindness, and for unmarried surviving spouses of such veterans.

  • Provides a $5,000 property tax exemption for veterans with 10% or greater disability rating as determined by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, or the full assessment value if less than $5,000.

  • Exemptions are not subject to income limits and cannot be combined with other real property tax exemptions for the same residence, except when multiple disabled veterans co-own the property.

  • Applies to tax years beginning January 1, 2023 and requires voter approval via general election.

Legislative Description

Property tax exemption; veterans; disabilities

Veterans

Last Action

House read second time

3/10/2021

Committee Referrals

Rules3/9/2021
Ways and Means3/4/2021
Rules2/1/2021
Finance1/28/2021

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