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Defense & Veterans Introduced Kentucky · 2025RS
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HB 158

AN ACT proposing to create a new section of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to property exempt from taxation.

In Plain Language

This would change Kentucky's constitution to let veterans and first responders reduce their property taxes on their permanent homes, similar to disability tax breaks that already exist. The surviving spouse of a veteran or first responder could also get the same tax break after their spouse passes away. The state legislature would decide the exact rules, and the breaks would start applying to properties assessed in 2027 or later. Voters would need to approve this change.

Official summary

Propose to create a new section of the Constitution of Kentucky to exempt from taxation a portion of the assessed value of real property maintained as the permanent residence of an owner who is a veteran or first responder; require an owner's disability status to meet the same disability requirements under Section 170 of the Constitution of Kentucky; allow real property maintained as the permanent residence of the surviving spouse of a veteran or first responder to receive an exemption based on the qualifiers of the veteran or first responder prior to his or her death; allow the General Assembly to set qualification requirements by law; prohibit a property from receiving more than one exemption under this new section of the Constitution of Kentucky; allow the exemption to be in addition to the exemption provided in Section 170 of the Constitution of Kentucky; provide that the exemptions supersede contrary provisions of Sections 171, 172, and 174 of the Constitution of Kentucky; apply the exemptions to property assessed on or after January 1, 2027; provide ballot language; submit to voters for ratification or rejection.

Sponsor

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Cosponsors

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Latest action

to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)

Feb 4, 2025

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Action history

Feb 4, 2025 to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)

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