BILL · 1997–98 SESSION
HB 2706: Senior/disabled property tax
Changing levels for property tax exemptions for senior citizens and persons retired because of physical disability.
Summary
- The property tax relief for those with incomes below $18,000 is increased as follows: Between $15,000 to $18,000: The exemption on regular property tax levies is increased to the greater of $40,000 or 35 percent valuation ($60,000 maximum). Below $15,000 : The exemption on regular property regular levies is increased to the greater of $50,000 or 60 percent of assessed valuation.
From the House Bill Analysis (HB 2706), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 19, 1998
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Marc Boldt (R-17)
- Introduced
- January 19, 1998 in the House
- Last action
- January 19, 1998
- Budget
- Has a fiscal note
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Marc Boldt (R-17)
7 co-sponsors (6 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
The Legislature's online data doesn't include step-by-step history for sessions before 2001. Its final status is shown above, and the official bill page may have more.
HB 2706 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
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