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The Plains Homeowners Bill
Plains homeowners could get a big property tax break
Plains, City of; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
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This bill would let people in Plains pay less property tax on their homes, but it would add a new sales tax to help pay for it.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
This bill would give homeowners in the City of Plains a big break on their property taxes, possibly making it much cheaper to own a home. The catch is that a new sales tax would be put in place across Sumter County to pay for this tax break. This means everyone who buys things in the county, including those homeowners, would pay a little more. Voters would get to decide if they want this plan in a special vote. While it would help homeowners, it would also mean a new tax for all shoppers. This bill recently failed a vote in the House, but it was reconsidered, showing it still has some support.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- The bill would create a homestead exemption for City of Plains property taxes.
- This exemption would cover the full assessed value of a home.
- A new sales tax, called the Local Homestead Option Sales Tax (LHOST), would be created in Sumter County to pay for the exemption.
- The plan would need to be approved by voters in a referendum.
How they voted
The actual floor vote, and who broke from their own party.
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- Patty Stinson (D): voted for it, crossing most Democrats
- Tangie Herring (D): voted for it, crossing most Democrats
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