HB2535

Authorizes a homestead tax exemption for certain veterans, and to offset lost property tax revenue, increases the cigarette tax and subjects alternative nicotine products, vapor products, tobacco paraphernalia, and hemp-derived consumable products to an excise tax

Introduced·1/7/26

HB2535 provides a homestead tax exemption for certain veterans and Gold Star spouses, and increases cigarette tax while imposing new taxes on.

HB2535 introduces a homestead tax exemption for disabled veterans, Purple Heart recipients, and Gold Star spouses, with the exemption amount varying based on the veteran's disability rating. This bill also increases the cigarette tax and imposes new taxes on alternative nicotine products, vapor products, tobacco paraphernalia, and hemp-derived consumable products. The revenue generated from these taxes is intended to offset lost property tax revenue for counties and cities due to the exemptions granted.

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Where it stands

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In committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

0
2
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Calendar

Apr 7

11:00 AM

Veterans and Armed Forces Executive Session

Mar 10

12:00 PM

Veterans and Armed Forces Hearing

History

Apr 8

House

HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 15 NOES: 1 PRESENT: 0

Apr 7

House

Executive Session Completed (H)

Apr 7

House

HCS Voted Do Pass (H)