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PA HB625

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Doyle Heffley

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to Article VIII, Section 2(b)(v) expanding special property tax provisions for longtime owner-occupants from only first and second class counties to all Pennsylvania counties

  • Allows local taxing authorities statewide to offer uniform special real property tax provisions to longtime homeowners in areas where property values have risen significantly due to neighborhood renovation or new construction

  • Prohibits local taxing authorities from increasing their millage rate to fund these special property tax provisions

  • Requires passage by the General Assembly in two consecutive sessions, followed by voter approval at a general or municipal election

  • Introduced February 20, 2025 by Representatives Heffley, Stambaugh, and Gillen; referred to House Finance Committee

Legislative Description

A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, further providing for special provisions for local taxing authorities.

Last Action

Referred to Finance

2/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Finance2/20/2025

Full Bill Text

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