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SF609Introduced in the Senate

A bill for an act authorizing the abatement of property taxes owed on property owned by the surviving spouse of an emergency services member killed in the line of duty, and including effective date and retroactive applicability provisions.(Formerly SF 21.)

IntroducedSenate Ways and Means

Introduced by Ways & Means

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A bill for an act authorizing the abatement of property taxes owed on property owned by the surviving spouse of an emergency services member killed in the line of duty, and including effective date and retroactive applicability provisions.(Formerly SF 21.)

Where it stands

Subcommittee recommends amendment and passage.

January 20, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

SenateStage: Senate Ways And Means Report · March 19, 2025

16

Yes

0

No

2

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, placed on Ways and Means calendar. S.J. 587.

  2. Committee report, approving bill. S.J. 589.

  3. Referred to Ways and Means. S.J. 1058.

  4. Subcommittee: Dickey, Taylor, and Townsend. S.J. 41.

  5. Subcommittee Meeting: 01/20/2026 1:30PM Room 217 Conference Room.

  6. Subcommittee recommends amendment and passage.

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