Constitutional amendment; property tax exemption for certain veterans (second reference). (SJ13)
Introduced By
Sen. Toddy Puller (D-Mount Vernon)
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Description
Constitutional amendment (second resolution); property tax exemption for certain veterans. Directs the General Assembly to exempt from taxation real property that is the principal residence of a veteran (or widow or widower of a veteran) if the veteran has been determined by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs or its successor agency pursuant to federal law to have a 100 percent service-connected, permanent, and total disability. View Full Text »
Status
03/08/2010: Passed the General Assembly
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