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NE LB547

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/22/2025

Primary Sponsor

Victor Rountree

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Origin

Legislature

109th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of "disabled veteran" for tax exemption purposes by adopting the federal definition in 5 U.S.C. 2108, replacing the current narrow definition requiring loss or amputation of two or more extremities

  • Extends motor vehicle tax exemption eligibility to all veterans with VA-recognized service-connected disabilities who received honorable discharges, not just those with multiple limb amputations

  • Extends mobile home property tax exemption to the broader category of disabled veterans, also adding "general (under honorable conditions)" as a qualifying discharge characterization

  • Maintains existing tax exemptions for blind veterans whose sight deficiency seriously limits their ability to engage in ordinary vocations and activities

  • Becomes operative on January 1, 2026 and amends Nebraska Revised Statutes sections 60-3,185, 77-202.23, and 77-202.24

Legislative Description

Redefine disabled veteran for purposes of motor vehicle and property tax exemptions

Last Action

Title printed. Carryover bill

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Revenue1/24/2025

Full Bill Text

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