Measure on the ballot in the 2018 Virginia 2018 General Election in Virginia.
View your personalized ballot, check your voter registration, make a plan to vote, and research every name and measure on the ballot with BallotReady.
Get StartedA “yes” vote allows the spouses’ of disabled veterans to claim tax exemptions on their primary residential property regardless of whether or not they live in the same property in which their veteran spouse lived.
A “no” vote maintains current restrictions on receiving tax exemptions if the spouse of a disabled veterans has changed their primary place of residence since the passing of their veteran spouse.
According to Military.com, being a disabled veteran as a result of service is often a major financial burden for both an injured veteran and their spouse, and as a result of this, many benefits exist for this. Any benefits that extend to the veteran ought to extend to the spouse, regardless of where they live after the passing of their spouse. This ensures that the sacrifice made by both the veteran and the spouse are recognized and supported by the state of Virginia., in support of Question 2 (Learn more)
According to the Virginia Department of Elections, currently, spouses of disabled veterans receive exemptions on their primary residence as long as they have remained in the same residence in which their veteran spouse lived. This requirement ensures that spouses receive the financial support they need while also ensuring that spouses do not take advantage of this exemption privilege., in opposition to Question 2 (Learn more)
By ensuring the residence that receives the exemption is the same one in which their disabled veteran spouse lived, the state of Virginia can be sure that potential tax dollars needed for the state are not wasted., in opposition to Question 2
This measure would amend the Virginia Constitution to exempt spouses of disabled veterans (defined as completely disabled as a result of service) from paying property taxes on their primary residential property, regardless of whether or not they live in the same residence in which their late, disabled veteran spouse lived.
View your personalized ballot, check your voter registration, make a plan to vote, and research every name and measure on the ballot with BallotReady.