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CO SCR002

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Failed

4/26/2022

Primary Sponsor

Joann Ginal

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Origin

Senate

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the homestead property tax exemption cap from $200,000 to $300,000 of actual value for the 2023 tax year, with subsequent years adjusted annually for inflation beginning in 2024.

  • Makes the homestead exemption portable for qualifying seniors by allowing them to move and claim the exemption on a new property without meeting the 10-year ownership and occupancy requirement, provided they continuously owned residential property since originally qualifying.

  • Applies to property tax years commencing on or after January 1, 2023, for qualifying seniors (age 65+), surviving spouses, and disabled veterans.

  • Requires the amendment to pass with at least 55% voter approval at the November 8, 2022 election to become part of the Colorado Constitution.

  • Preserves the General Assembly's authority to raise or lower the exemption amount by law despite the constitutional change.

Legislative Description

Homestead Property Tax Exemption Expansion

Fiscal Policy & Taxes

Last Action

Senate Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Postpone Indefinitely

4/26/2022

Committee Referrals

State, Veterans, & Military Affairs4/11/2022

Full Bill Text

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