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S2698Introduced in the Senate

Defines a seasonably-habitable non-owner occupied residence, which is not the primary residence of the taxpayer, and which would be exempt from the non-owner occupied property tax.

IntroducedSenate Housing and Municipal Government

Introduced by Louis Dipalma, District 12

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TAXATION -- NON-OWNER OCCUPIED PROPERTY TAX ACT - Defines a seasonably-habitable non-owner occupied residence, which is not the primary residence of the taxpayer, and which would be exempt from the non-owner occupied property tax.

Where it stands

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

March 12, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

SenateStage: Senate Committee on Housing & Municipal Government: Be held for further study · March 12, 2026

7

Yes

0

No

2

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9 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/12/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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