Posted: | December 1, 2016 04:31 PM |
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From: | Representative Justin J. Simmons |
To: | All House members |
Subject: | Real Estate Tax Exemption for Disabled Veterans |
In the near future, I will be introducing legislation of importance to Pennsylvania disabled veterans. The bill will amend the Pennsylvania Constitution to expand the current property tax exemption for disabled veterans. Current law provides that, disabled veterans in Pennsylvania who are considered to have a 100% disability rating are eligible for the exemption. My proposal will amend Article VIII, Section 2 (c) of the Pennsylvania State Constitution. My legislation will lower the requirement of a 100% disability rating to a rating of 70%. This means that in order for a disabled veteran to be eligible for the property tax exemption, they must be found to have a disability rating of at least 70% by the Veterans Affairs Administration. This bill will allow for more disabled veterans to obtain a property tax exemption in the Commonwealth. After serving our nation, disabled veterans should never be in risk of losing their home due to an inability to pay their property taxes. Allowing more veterans with disabilities to use this tax exemption is another way of paying the veterans back for their great sacrifice to this Commonwealth and our country. By their service, I feel that veterans who are dealing with disabilities have earned this benefit, and I encourage you to join me in co-sponsoring this piece of legislation. If you have any questions regarding this legislation, please contact Lori Nissly at (717) 783-1673 or lnissly@pahousegop.com. |
Introduced as HB488