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Panel reviews proposal to extend $6,000 retirement income exemption to retired police and firefighters
Summary
Representative Warren presented House Bill 17‑87 to provide a $6,000 state income tax exemption for retired police officers and firefighters, similar to prior legislation for retired military. Discussion focused on intentions and fiscal considerations; no vote was taken.
Representative Warren introduced House Bill 17‑87, proposing a $6,000 state income tax exemption for retired police officers and firefighters modeled on a prior exemption for retired military.
Warren said the measure is aimed at retaining and thanking public safety retirees who "put their lives on the line daily to protect us." He acknowledged fiscal impacts and said DFA staff indicated additional work is needed to quantify revenue effects. Committee members asked whether the exemption would include service‑length requirements and whether volunteers would qualify; Warren said he would be open to career‑length requirements and confirmed volunteers were included in the draft language. The transcript records discussion but no committee vote on the bill.
