Bill Summary

by Harrison Co Sponsors: Abruzzo, Ahern, Artiles, Baxley, Berman, Brandes, Broxson, Campbell, Corcoran, Costello, Cruz, Dorworth, Fullwood, Glorioso, Hooper, Hukill, Ingram, Julien, Logan, Lopez-Cantera, McBurney, Metz, Nehr, Nelson, Pilon, Plakon, Rehwinkel Vasilinda, Smith (J), Steube, Tobia, Trujillo, Waldman, Weinstein CS Sponsors: Finance & Tax Committee

Homestead Property Tax Exemptions: Creates "Fallen Heroes Family Tax Relief Act"; exempts from taxation homestead property of surviving spouse of first responder who dies in line of duty; provides definitions for "first responder" & "line of duty"; provides construction with respect to applicable tax roll & date of death; provides appropriation; provides effective dates, one of which is contingent. Effective Date: on the same date that CS for SJR 1056, or a similar joint resolution having substantially the same specific intent and purpose, takes effect if approved by the electors at the general election held in November 2012 or at an earlier special election specifically authorized by law for that purpose

   H Economic Affairs Committee
   H Community & Military Affairs Subcommittee
   H Finance & Tax Committee