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WV SJR15

Joint Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/18/2025

Primary Sponsor

Anne Charnock

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to exempt honorably discharged veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces from all ad valorem (property) taxes on their primary residence and all personal property
  • Amendment would be submitted to West Virginia voters at the 2026 general election for ratification
  • Adds the veteran exemption to the existing homestead exemption provisions in Article X, Section 1b of the West Virginia Constitution
  • Current law provides a $20,000 assessed value exemption for residents 65 or older or permanently disabled; this amendment would provide veterans a full exemption regardless of age or disability status
  • Officially designated as "Amendment 1" with the title "Honorably Discharged Veteran's Property Tax Exemption Amendment"

Legislative Description

Honorably Discharged Veteran's Property Tax Exemption Amendment

Last Action

To Judiciary

3/18/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/18/2025

Full Bill Text

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