2009 Senate Bill 191

Increase homestead property tax income tax credit and cap

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 4, 2009

Introduced by Sen. Nancy Cassis (R-15)

To increase the household income cap for claiming a homestead property tax credit against the state income tax from $73,650 to $83,650, and increase the maximum credit from $1,200 to $1,300.

Referred to the Committee on Finance

March 10, 2009

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

March 11, 2009

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that also allows an additional $50 homestead credit for senior citizens and totally and permanently disabled taxpayers.

The substitute passed by voice vote

March 12, 2009

Passed in the Senate 36 to 1 (details)

To increase the household income cap for claiming a homestead property tax credit against the state income tax from $73,650 to $83,650, and increase the maximum credit from $1,200 to $1,300, and allow an additional $50 credit for senior citizens and totally and permanently disabled taxpayers.

Received in the House

March 12, 2009

Referred to the Committee on Tax Policy