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FL H0439

Joint Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/25/2011

Primary Sponsor

Clay Ford

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the homestead property tax discount for veterans with combat-related disabilities to include those who were not Florida residents when they entered military service
  • Removes the requirement that veterans must have been Florida residents at the time of entering military service to qualify for the discount
  • Maintains all other existing requirements: veteran must be age 65 or older, partially or totally permanently disabled from combat, and honorably discharged
  • Discount percentage equals the veteran's service-connected disability rating as determined by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
  • Amendment takes effect January 1, 2013, and requires voter approval at the next general election or authorized special election

Legislative Description

Veteran's Property Tax Discount

Last Action

Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SJR 592 (Passed) -HJ 1101

5/3/2011

Committee Referrals

Economic Affairs4/6/2011
Finance And Tax3/28/2011
Community And Military Affairs Subcommittee2/7/2011

Full Bill Text

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