2011 House Bill 5178

Senate Roll Call 271: Passed

To revise the requirement that a person who applies for property tax “poverty” exemption must provide federal and state income tax returns, to allow someone who is not required to file income tax returns to instead submit an affidavit stating this. These tax exemptions are granted at the discretion of local tax officials.

36 Yeas / 1 Nay
Republican (25 Yeas / 1 Nay)
Democrat (11 Yeas / 0 Nays)
Excused or Not Voting (1)