Scored 7/10 on whether it helps or hurts everyday people.
The Credit Homeowners Bill
Tax credit for homeowners moves money to state fund
Provide a tax credit for owner-occupied property, to make an appropriation therefor, and to transfer moneys to the general fund.
Good for everyday people ·
If passed, the bill would let people who own and live in their homes pay less property tax, while shifting the cost to the state's general fund.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
Homeowners could see a tax break, but the credit costs the state and other taxpayers, so voters should watch the bill as it moves through the House.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- The bill would give a tax credit to owners of homes they live in.
- The credit would lower the property tax those owners owe.
- The state would set aside money to cover the credit and move it to the general fund.
- The proposal is still in the House and has not been passed.
How they voted
The actual floor vote, and who broke from their own party.
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- Larry Zikmund (R): voted against it, crossing most Republicans
- Jack Kolbeck (R): voted against it, crossing most Republicans
- Paul Miskimins (R): voted against it, crossing most Republicans
- Glen Vilhauer (R): voted against it, crossing most Republicans
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