There’s a week left in the legislative session, and today we start 7 Days, 7 Bills, where I highlight one bill a day which we’ve passed in the House of Representatives.
The first is a bill I’m very proud to highlight, HB 5491, which establishes a property tax exemption for Veterans who have a service-connected permanent and total disability rating as determined by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. The exemption will be used for a home that is a primary residence, but if a qualified Veteran does not own a home, the exemption will apply to a single motor vehicle that they own. The addition of the motor vehicle provision is a more equitable way to be able to provide this benefit to all disabled veterans.
As the former Vice Chair of the Veteran’s Affairs Committee, I have wanted to enact greater property exemptions for our servicemen and women for years, and am thrilled to see the unanimous passage of this bill in the House. These brave men and women have spent their lives fighting to protect our freedoms; it is our turn to support them when they come home with disabilities to ensure they live with dignity and without fear of losing their home.
The bill will now go to the Senate for consideration. This year’s session ends on May 8.
PS - Here's a hint for Day 2 of 7 Bills in 7 Days: Tomorrow’s bill saves you money!
