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Committee advances bill to exempt congressionally chartered veterans posts from property taxes; advocates cite community services
Summary
The House Veterans and Military Affairs Division voted to re-refer House File 195 to taxes after testimony from the American Legion, VFW and local posts asking state exemption from property taxes to preserve aging post buildings that host charitable and community activities.
Saint Paul — Lawmakers advanced House File 195 to the taxes committee on Feb. 12 after hearing testimony from American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars leaders who said congressionally chartered veterans service organizations (VSOs) perform community functions and are struggling to maintain aging facilities under current tax burdens.
Lede: Representative Peggy Bennett presented HF195 and said the bill would exempt congressionally chartered veteran service organizations, such as American Legion posts and VFW posts, from local property taxes on buildings they own and operate for veterans’ activities.
Nut graf: Testimony emphasized that many posts provide space for community meetings, charity…
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