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House Finance advances multiple housing‑related bills, including density‑bonus, senior center exemption and veteran sales‑tax preference
Summary
The committee reported out several additional housing and tax bills by voice vote, including substitutes for HB 17 17 (local sales‑and‑use tax remittance), HB 18 59 (density bonuses on faith‑owned property), HB 2,133 (permanent senior‑center exemption), HB 2,135 (disabled veterans sales tax preference effective 07/01/2026), and HB 2,140 (current‑use transfer exemption).
On Jan. 29 the House Finance Committee moved a set of housing‑related bills forward by voice vote or unanimous consent.
House Bill 17 17: Staff summarized a substitute (H-2891.2) that would authorize cities and counties to establish a sales‑and‑use tax remittance program to support affordable housing and shift administrative duties to local governments, removing Department of Revenue administrative responsibilities. The committee voted by voice and staff later reported 15 ayes, 0 nays;…
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