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WV SJR14

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jason Barrett

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to increase the homestead property tax exemption from $20,000 to at least $25,000 of assessed valuation for qualifying homeowners

  • Applies to residents who are 65 years or older, or permanently and totally disabled, and use the property as their primary residence

  • Authorizes the Legislature to extend the same exemption (not less than $25,000) to homeowners under 65 who are not disabled

  • Grants the Legislature authority starting January 1, 2027 to make future modifications to the homestead exemption through general law, with provisions for increases up to $40,000

  • Requires voter ratification at the 2026 general election; amendment designated as "Amendment 1" and titled the "Homestead Exemption Increase Amendment"

Legislative Description

Homestead Exemption Increase Amendment

Last Action

To Judiciary

3/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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