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CO SCR001

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Failed

4/17/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mark Baisley

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a Colorado constitutional amendment to exempt a percentage of primary residence property value from taxation for peace officers, firefighters, and emergency medical service providers beginning January 1, 2026

  • First responders with 30+ years of service or those who died/were critically injured in the line of duty receive 50% exemption; 20+ years of service receives 40% exemption; 10+ years with current active service receives 10% exemption

  • Volunteer first responders receive 30% exemption for 30+ years of service or 20% exemption for 20+ years of service

  • Surviving spouses of qualifying first responders and volunteer first responders are eligible for the same exemptions

  • Requires 55% voter approval at the November 3, 2026 election to amend the state constitution, and directs the General Assembly to enact implementing legislation

Legislative Description

Property Tax Exemption First Responders

Fiscal Policy & Taxes

Last Action

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

4/17/2025

Committee Referrals

State, Veterans, & Military Affairs3/10/2025

Full Bill Text

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