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House Finance Committee unanimously backs tax exemption for Holocaust restitution payments
Summary
The House Finance Committee voted unanimously to pass House Bill 416, which would exempt restitution payments to Holocaust survivors from Pennsylvania personal income tax; sponsors and advocates described the measure as largely symbolic but important for dignity and fairness.
Chairman Samuelson led the House Finance Committee on a unanimous voice vote to advance House Bill 416, a measure to exempt restitution payments received by Holocaust survivors from Pennsylvania personal income tax.
The bill, sponsored in committee by Representative Waxman, was introduced during the committee's voting meeting by Representative Venkat (mover) and seconded by Representative Gallagher. Committee executive director Mark Forman summarized the measure as "personal income tax exemption on existing restitution payments to Holocaust survivors."…
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