To grant a homestead property tax exemption after May 1 to a person who acquires and occupies a homestead for which an exemption was not already on the tax roll on May 1. Under current law, if an owner has not filed the principal residence (homestead) property tax exemption for a residence by May 1, then the property tax exemption does not apply until the following year. The bill would prorate the tax exemption based on how much of the tax year has passed after the May 1 date.   Official Text and Analysis.

To adopt a version of the bill that does not pro-rate new homestead property tax exemptions, but instesd pushes back the twice-a-year deadlines for them enacted in a bill passed after this one was introduced.

To change the twice-a-year deadlines for applying for a principle residence (homestead) property tax exemption, from May 1 and November 1 to June 1 and Dec. 1, respectively. See also Senate Bill 349.

To replace the previous version of the bill with one with a different purpose; see final Senate-passed bill for detials.

The vote by which the bill was passed.

To revise procedures and conditions under which lender may retain the principal residence property tax exemption on foreclosed property.