Measure on the ballot in the 2022 Louisiana Primary Election in Louisiana.
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Get StartedProposing to amend Article VII, Section 21(K) of the Constitution of Louisiana, relative to ad valorem tax exemptions; to provide for an ad valorem tax exemption for certain veterans with disabilities; to provide for exemption amounts; to prohibit the loss of revenue associated with certain ad valorem tax exemptions impacting the calculation of millage rates by taxing authorities; to require taxing authorities to absorb the loss of revenue as a result of the exemptions; to prohibit the reappraisal and valuation of property for purposes of millage adjustment under certain circumstances; to provide for submission of the proposed amendment to the electors; and to provide for related matters.
A "yes" vote supports implementing the following tax exemptions for certain disabled veterans and their spouses:• Proceeding the first $7,500 homestead property tax exemption, the next $2,500 will be exempt for veterans with a disability rating of at least 50% but no more than 70%.• Proceeding the first $7,500 homestead property tax exemption, the next $4,500 will be exempt for veterans with a disability rating of at least 70% but below 100%.
A "no" vote supports retaining the current legislation regarding homestead property tax exemptions for certain disabled veterans and their spouses.
"Expanding the property tax exemption honors the sacrifice made by Louisiana's veterans and their spouses to protect our country. They and/or their surviving family members may have a difficult time supporting their households after losing a substantial portion of their annual income and the veteran's ability to maintain a job." - Public Affrais Research of Louisiana Guide to the 2022 Constitutional Amendments (example argument; not a recommendation), in support of Constitutional Amendment No. 2 (ACT 172, 2022 - HB 599) (Learn more)
"We are second to none in our concern for some 55,000 veterans in Louisiana with some form of disability. This complex new formula to double the homestead exemption for many of them should not be in the constitution and may also be counterproductive. All homeowners, including veterans, need local governments with property tax revenues for police and fire protection, schools and other essential services. With an election year looming, this is another way for legislators to say they are solicitous of our veterans. Political posturing of this nature leads to poor policies." - NOLA.com Staff Editorial, in opposition to Constitutional Amendment No. 2 (ACT 172, 2022 - HB 599) (Learn more)
Do you support an amendment to expand certain property tax exemptions for property on which the homestead exemption is claimed for certain veterans with disabilities? (Amends Article VII, Section 21(K))
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