2009 Senate Bill 282

Revise homestead property tax credit for certain absentees

Introduced in the Senate

March 3, 2009

Introduced by Sen. Alan Sanborn (R-11)

To allow a person who is absent from his or her principal residence while in a nursing home or assisted living facility may still claim a homestead property tax exemption for the principal residence, as long as the property has not been occupied or rented out.

Referred to the Committee on Finance

April 21, 2009

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 12, 2009

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that would revise the conditions that would prohibit claiming the homestead credit.

The substitute passed by voice vote

May 13, 2009

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

To allow a person who is absent from his or her principal residence while in a nursing home or assisted living facility may still claim a homestead property tax exemption for the principal residence, as long as the property has not been occupied, leased, or used for any business or commercial purpose.

Received in the House

May 13, 2009

Referred to the Committee on Tax Policy