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SB12Introduced in the Senate

Provide for a refund of property taxes in previous years for qualifying veterans and surviving spouses.

Passed

Introduced by Timothy Goodwin, District 30

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Provide for a refund of property taxes in previous years for qualifying veterans and surviving spouses.

Where it stands

Signed by the Governor on February 11, 2026 S.J. 240

February 11, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

House votes

2 recorded votes · each counted separately

Senate votes

2 recorded votes · each counted separately

HouseStage: Do Pass · February 4, 2026

69

Yes

0

No

1

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Bill history

  1. First read in Senate and referred to Senate Taxation S.J. 17

  2. Scheduled for hearing

  3. Taxation Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 5, NAYS 0. S.J. 1

  4. Certified uncontested, placed on consent S.J. 1

  5. Senate Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 33, NAYS 0. S.J. 75

  6. First read in House and referred to House Taxation H.J. 114

  7. Scheduled for hearing

  8. Taxation Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 12, NAYS 0.

  9. Certified uncontested, placed on consent

  10. House of Representatives Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 69, NAYS 0. H.J. 223

  11. Signed by the President S.J. 203

  12. Signed by the Speaker H.J. 251

  13. Delivered to the Governor on February 09, 2026 S.J. 219

  14. Signed by the Governor on February 11, 2026 S.J. 240

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