Scored 9/10 on whether it helps or hurts everyday people.
The Loved Ones Bill
Tax break for families caring for loved ones at home
A partial property tax exemption for residential property used for in-home care services for a qualifying individual; and to provide an effective date.
Good for everyday people ·
This bill would give a tax break to people who care for family members at home, making it cheaper to provide care.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
This bill tried to help families who care for sick or elderly loved ones at home by lowering their property taxes. It would have made it easier for people to afford to keep their family members at home instead of sending them to a facility. However, the bill failed to pass, meaning families who provide in-home care will not get this tax help right now. It is important to watch if similar bills come up again, as they could make a big difference for caregivers.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- It would create a partial property tax break.
- The tax break would be for homes used to provide in-home care services.
- It applies to care for a "qualifying individual."
- The bill failed to pass in the North Dakota House of Representatives.
How they voted
The actual floor vote, and who broke from their own party.
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- Keith Kempenich (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
- Lisa Meier (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
- Mike Schatz (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
- James Kasper (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
- Vicky Steiner (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
- Karen Rohr (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
- Jason Dockter (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
- Ben Koppelman (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
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