2003 House Bill 4512

Introduced in the House

April 2, 2003

Introduced by Rep. Rick Shaffer (R-59)

To authorize a $1,500 income tax exemption for a person who provides primary care for a parent who is a senior citizen, if the care is preventing the institutionalization of the parent, as determined by the state Family Independence Agency.

Referred to the Committee on Tax Policy

Nov. 5, 2003

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Dec. 3, 2003

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one which delays the availability of the exemption until the 2004 tax year.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 106 to 0 (details)

To authorize a $1,500 income tax exemption for a person who provides primary care for a parent who is a senior citizen, if the care is preventing the institutionalization of the parent, as determined by the state Family Independence Agency, beginning in the 2004 tax year.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 4, 2003

Referred to the Committee on Finance