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S08653Introduced in the Senate

Creates a vacant property classification for vacant and blighted properties; allows for cities with a population of one million or more to levy an additional real property tax on vacant and blighted properties with funds raised from such taxes being used to address homelessness.

IntroducedSenate Local Government

Introduced by Cordell Cleare, District 30

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Creates a vacant property classification for vacant and blighted properties; allows for cities with a population of one million or more to levy an additional real property tax on vacant and blighted properties with funds raised from such taxes being used to address homelessness.

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REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT

January 7, 2026

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  1. REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT

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