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AZ HB2665
Bill
Status
2/25/2022
Primary Sponsor
Kevin Payne
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AI Summary
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Creates a property tax exemption for primary residences owned by veterans receiving 100 percent disability compensation from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for service-connected disabilities who are Arizona residents.
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Exempts the full appraised value of the veteran's primary residential homestead from taxation, subject to Arizona Constitution Article IX, Section 2.4.
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Requires veterans to initially file an affidavit with the county assessor to establish eligibility, but exempts them from filing annual affidavits thereafter; veterans must instead notify the assessor of disqualifying events such as death, reduction in disability compensation, or property conveyance.
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Amends sections 42-11152 and 42-11153 to reference the new exemption provision in application deadlines and affidavit procedures.
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Takes effect only upon voter approval of a constitutional amendment (House Concurrent Resolution) at the next general election and applies to tax years beginning January 1, 2023 or later.
Legislative Description
Veterans; disability; exemption; property tax
Property Tax
Last Action
Senate FIN Committee action: Do Pass Amended, voting: (7-2-1-0)
3/16/2022