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HB272: Constitutional amendment; exempts certain homeowners from taxation (submitting to qualified voters).

Chief Patron

Del. Paula Miller (D-87)

Paula Miller (D-87)
Norfolk, VA
Served: 2005–

Progress

Yes Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Status

01/11/2008: In Privileges and Elections Committee

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Summary

Constitutional amendment (voter referendum); property exempt from taxation.  Provides for a referendum at the November 2008 election on approval of a proposed constitutional amendment relating to property tax exemptions.  The proposed amendment authorizes the General Assembly to enact legislation that will allow localities by ordinance to exempt or partially exempt from real property taxes, or defer real property taxes on, up to 20 percent of the value of residential or farm property that is the owner-occupant's primary dwelling and lived in continuously.

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Votes were cast on this bill on the following dates for which Richmond Sunlight has video: 01/14/2008 and 01/25/2008.

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Bill Text

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    Status: Failed to Pass in Committee
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