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FL S0592

Joint Resolution

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

5/2/2011

Primary Sponsor

Maria Sachs

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the requirement that veterans must have been Florida residents when entering military service to qualify for the homestead property tax discount for combat-related disabilities
  • Expands eligibility to veterans age 65 or older who are partially or totally permanently disabled from combat-related injuries and were honorably discharged
  • Maintains the discount amount equal to the percentage of the veteran's service-connected disability as determined by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
  • Effective date of January 1, 2013 for the amendment to take effect
  • Requires veterans to submit proof of disability percentage from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and evidence of combat-related disability by March 1 annually

Legislative Description

Veteran's Property Tax Discount

Last Action

Ordered enrolled -SJ 851

5/4/2011

Committee Referrals

Rules4/27/2011
Community Affairs3/18/2011
Military Affairs, Space, And Domestic Security2/9/2011

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