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Bill Summary · LC 3387

Summary of LC 3387 — Revising the disabled veteran property tax assistance program

Overview

LC 3387 is a proposed bill titled “Revising the disabled veteran property tax assistance program.” The goal, as indicated by the title, is to revise how the state’s property tax relief program for disabled veterans operates. The bill was introduced on December 14, 2024 and is currently in the drafting stage. The status notes show an active drafting process with multiple internal steps completed or in progress between December 2024 and February 2025.

Purpose and scope

  • The stated purpose is to revise the disabled veteran property tax assistance program. Specific changes to eligibility, benefits, administration, funding, or timelines are not yet public in the material provided.
  • Given the subject area, the bill would likely address one or more of the following general areas (to be confirmed in the full text): eligibility criteria for disabled veterans, the calculation and amount of relief (exemption or credit), application and verification processes, administration and oversight, funding mechanisms, and interaction with other property tax relief programs.

Key provisions (to be confirmed in the bill text)

At this time, the exact provisions are not disclosed. Expected categories to be reviewed in the draft could include:
- Eligibility criteria for disabled veterans (service requirements, disability rating thresholds, residency, ownership of primary residence).
- Benefit structure (exemption amount, credit calculation, caps, or tiered benefits).
- Administration (which state agency administers the program, data sharing, timing for awards, renewal requirements).
- Application and verification processes (documentation needed, intervals for recertification).
- Funding and fiscal considerations (annual appropriations, sources of funding, potential sunset or extension clauses).
- Coordination with other programs (interaction with senior citizen tax relief, other local or state relief programs).
- Appeals, enforcement, and oversight mechanisms.
- Definitions (clear definitions of “disabled veteran,” “permanent disability,” etc.).
- Effective date and transition provisions (how current recipients are treated if changes take effect).

Note: The actual text is not released in the material provided. The above categories reflect typical elements such a revision bill would address.

Affected parties

  • Primary: Disabled veterans who own and occupy qualifying property within the state.
  • Secondary: Local assessors/tax commissioners, county/district tax offices, veterans service organizations, and potentially other state agencies involved in property tax relief programs.
  • The broader public could be impacted through any changes to property tax relief funding or state/local tax revenue allocations.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced: December 14, 2024
  • Draft status progression (as listed):
    • December 14, 2024: Drafter Assigned
    • February 10, 2025: Draft in Legal Review and in Edit
    • February 10, 2025: Draft in Input/Proofing
    • February 13, 2025: Draft in Assembly
    • February 17, 2025: (LC) Draft Ready for Delivery
  • Next steps: Release of the official bill text, committee referrals, hearings, potential amendments, and potential floor votes. Fiscal notes or impact statements (if prepared) would accompany the formal bill package.

Next steps for readers

  • Monitor the release of the full bill text to identify exact changes to eligibility, benefits, and administration.
  • Review any fiscal notes or impact statements associated with LC 3387 to understand budgeting implications.
  • Track committee hearings and debates for stakeholder input and potential amendments.

If you provide the bill’s full text or a committee analysis, I can deliver a more detailed, provision-by-provision summary with precise figures and timelines.

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

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