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The Long Term Bill
Long-term homeowners could get bigger property tax breaks
Long-term homeowner tax exemption-amendments.
Good for everyday people ·
This bill would give long-time homeowners a bigger break on their property taxes, making it cheaper to stay in their homes.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
This bill would help long-time homeowners pay less in property taxes, making it easier for them to stay in their homes. It would make a tax break permanent and simpler to get each year. If you are a long-term homeowner, this bill could save you money. Now is the time to let your lawmakers know if you support this help for homeowners.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- It would make a property tax break for long-term homeowners permanent.
- It would change when people need to apply for this tax break.
- It would make it simpler to get the tax break in future years.
- It would change how much money long-term homeowners save on their taxes.
How they voted
The actual floor vote, and who broke from their own party.
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- Bob Nicholas (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
- Steve Harshman (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
- Lee Filer (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
- Lloyd Larsen (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
- Landon Brown (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
- Art Washut (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
- J.D. Williams (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
- Tony Locke (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
In the news
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Sources
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