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HB1789Introduced in the House

PROP TX-SENIOR EXEMPTION

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Introduced by Nicole La Ha, District 82

What does this bill do?

Plain-English breakdown

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Official description

Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that the total property tax bill for any property receiving the senior citizens homestead exemption may not exceed 101% of the tax bill for the immediately preceding taxable year, unless the increase is due to improvements to the property that increased the property's fair market value in the applicable tax year.

Where it stands

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

March 27, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Nicole La Ha

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Rules Committee

  4. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Travis Weaver

  5. Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee

  6. To Tax Policy: Other Taxes Subcommittee

  7. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  8. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Sheehan

  9. Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee

  10. To Tax Policy: Other Taxes Subcommittee

  11. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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