Bill No.: HB0255                  Drafter:  MQ

 

LSO No.:  11LSO-0587              Effective Date:  3/3/2011

 

Enrolled Act No.:  HEA0077

 

Chapter No.:       156

 

Prime Sponsor:     Representative Patton

 

Catch Title:       Veteran's tax exemption.

 

Subject:  Clarifies requirements to remain qualified for the veteran's property tax exemption.

 

 

 

Summary/Major Elements:

 

       Current law requires a veteran to file every year to qualify for the veteran's property tax exemption.

 

       This bill changes the annual application requirement and provides that a claimant shall remain qualified for the property tax exemption if he contacts the assessor's office by telephone or other communication method confirming that he continues to meet the requirements for qualification for the property tax exemption.