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Committee advances bill lowering disability threshold for veterans’ property tax relief
Summary
House Bill 11‑06, which phases down the service‑connected threshold for veterans to qualify for property tax relief, was reported out of the House Finance Committee with a due‑pass recommendation by voice vote (15‑0).
House Bill 11‑06, which phases down the service‑connected disability threshold for veterans to qualify for property tax relief, was reported out of the House Finance Committee with a due‑pass recommendation following a brief committee discussion and a voice vote.
Sponsor discussion described the proposal as a modest measure to honor veterans and reduce housing costs for those with service‑connected disabilities. Representative Orcutt said, "lowering the disability thresholds for veterans to qualify for property tax relief...is a very small repayment for the prices they have paid in serving us in the military and protecting our freedoms."
Vice Chair Street moved the motion that HB 11‑06 be reported out of committee with a due‑pass recommendation. There were no amendments. The committee took a voice vote; staff recorded 15 ayes and 0 nays. The clerk announced that by the vote, House Bill 11‑06 is reported out of committee with a due‑pass recommendation.
Committee discussion was supportive and brief; the committee did not attach conditions or amendments to the motion and moved on to the next item on the agenda.
