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.