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SCR 25-001

Property Tax Exemption First Responders

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Mark Baisley and 1 co-sponsor

Summary of SCR 25-001: Property Tax Exemption for First Responders Bill OverviewSenate Concurrent Resolution (SCR) 25-001, titled "Property Tax Exemption First Responders," propose

Senate Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Postpone Indefinitely
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Bill Summary · SCR 25-001

Summary of SCR 25-001: Property Tax Exemption for First Responders

Bill Overview

Senate Concurrent Resolution (SCR) 25-001, titled "Property Tax Exemption First Responders," proposed to amend the state constitution to grant a full property tax exemption for the primary residences of qualifying first responders, including firefighters, police officers, and emergency medical personnel.

Key Provisions

The main provisions of SCR 25-001 included:

  • A complete exemption from state and local property taxes for the primary residence of any full-time, paid first responder who has served for at least 5 consecutive years.
  • Eligibility would extend to firefighters, police officers, paramedics, and other emergency medical staff employed by state or local government agencies.
  • The exemption would apply to the first $400,000 of a home's assessed value.
  • Surviving spouses of deceased first responders would also be eligible for the exemption.
  • The state legislature would be responsible for defining the specific eligibility criteria and implementation details.

Impact and Affected Parties

SCR 25-001 was intended to provide financial relief and support for first responders, recognizing the essential public service they provide and the sacrifices they make. By exempting their primary homes from property taxes, the bill aimed to help these public servants better afford the cost of living in the state.

The proposed exemption would directly benefit an estimated 35,000 to 45,000 first responders and their families across the state. Local governments, however, could see a significant reduction in property tax revenue, which may require adjustments to budgets and services.

Legislative Status and Timeline

SCR 25-001 was introduced in the state Senate on March 10, 2025 and referred to the Senate Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs. On April 5, 2025, the committee voted to "postpone indefinitely," effectively killing the bill for the current legislative session.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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