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SCR 108

Proposes constitutional amendment to require State reimbursement to municipalities for total property tax exemption provided to veterans having permanent and total service-connected disabilities.

2024-2025 Regular Session Introduced by Carmen Amato

SCR 108: Proposed Constitutional Amendment for State Reimbursement of Veterans' Property Tax Exemptions OverviewBill Number: SCR 108 Title: Proposes constitutional amendment to re

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee
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Bill Summary · SCR 108

SCR 108: Proposed Constitutional Amendment for State Reimbursement of Veterans' Property Tax Exemptions

Overview

Bill Number: SCR 108
Title: Proposes constitutional amendment to require State reimbursement to municipalities for total property tax exemption provided to veterans having permanent and total service-connected disabilities.
Status: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee
Introduced: June 18, 2025
Classification: Concurrent resolution
Subject: Constitution, property tax, veterans

Purpose and Intent

The primary goal of SCR 108 is to amend the state constitution to mandate that the state government reimburse municipalities for the full cost of providing property tax exemptions to veterans with permanent and total service-connected disabilities. This is intended to ensure that local governments are not unduly burdened by the financial impact of these exemptions, which can significantly reduce municipal tax revenue.

Key Provisions

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to require the state to reimburse municipalities for 100% of the property tax revenue lost due to the total exemption provided to qualifying disabled veterans
  • Specifies that the reimbursement must be made in a timely manner to avoid disrupting municipal budgets and services
  • Directs the state legislature to enact any necessary implementing legislation to facilitate the reimbursement process

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Municipalities would benefit by being fully compensated for the property tax exemptions they provide, preventing potential budget shortfalls
  • Qualifying disabled veterans would continue to receive the full property tax exemption without any change
  • State government would be required to allocate funding in its budget to cover the reimbursement costs to local governments

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

SCR 108 has been introduced in the state Senate and referred to the Community and Urban Affairs Committee for consideration. If approved by the committee and both chambers of the legislature, the proposed constitutional amendment would then be placed on the next general election ballot for voter approval. If approved by the electorate, the amendment would take effect and the state would be required to begin reimbursing municipalities for the disabled veterans' property tax exemptions.

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

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