MS SB2129

Provides complete exemption from all ad valorem taxes on homestead property for service-connected, totally disabled American veterans who have been honorably discharged from military service.

Extends the full homestead property tax exemption to unremarried surviving spouses of such disabled veterans.

Changes the exemption effective date to January 1, 2012 for disabled veterans and their unremarried surviving spouses, with reimbursement beginning in the 2013 calendar year.

Requires proper proof of service-connected total disability, which may be verified by the Department of Revenue.

Exempts the homestead property from forest acreage tax under Section 49-19-115 for qualifying disabled veterans and unremarried surviving spouses.