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BILL · 2007–08 SESSION

HB 1578: Ocular devices

Modifying property tax provisions relating to the definition of combined disposable income to exclude prescribed ocular devices and hearing instruments for senior citizens, persons retired because of physical disability, or veterans.

Summary

  • Expands the deduction allowed for Medicare premiums under the senior citizen and disabled person property tax relief programs to cover any type of health insurance premium.
  • Allows a deduction under the programs for the costs of prescription eyewear and hearing aids.

From the House Bill Analysis 2007 (HB 1578), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 23, 2007
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Ed Orcutt (R-18)
Introduced
January 23, 2007 in the House
Last action
January 14, 2008
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to property tax relief for senior citizens, persons retired because of physical disability, or veterans;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Ed Orcutt (R-18)

10 co-sponsors (5 Democrats, 5 Republicans)

Dean Takko D-19Joyce McDonald R-25Joel Kretz R-7John Ahern R-6Dawn Morrell D-25Jim McCune R-2Tami Green D-28Sherry Appleton D-23Al O'Brien D-1Barbara Bailey R-10

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. First reading, referred to Finance.

HB 1578 in other sessions

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