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WV HJR22

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Chuck Horst

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to increase the homestead exemption from $20,000 to $50,000 of assessed property value for ad valorem property taxation

  • Applies to residential property (including mobile homes) occupied by owners who are West Virginia citizens age 65 or older, or who are permanently and totally disabled

  • Authorizes the Legislature to extend the same $50,000 exemption to homeowners under 65 who are not disabled, subject to requirements set by general law

  • Limits exemption to one per person/spouse or one per homestead

  • Requires voter ratification at the 2025 general election if approved by two-thirds of elected members in each legislative house

Legislative Description

To increase the homestead exemption to $50,000.

Last Action

To House Finance

2/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Finance2/20/2025

Full Bill Text

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