New Jersey 2024-2025 Regular Session

New Jersey Assembly Bill AR165

Introduced
10/17/24  
Refer
10/17/24  
Report Pass
10/21/24  

Caption

Urges President and Congress of United States to enact federal legislation providing proportional property tax relief for honorably discharged veterans having a service-connected permanent disability.

Impact

Currently, New Jersey offers a total property tax exemption for veterans with a 100 percent service-connected disability. However, the resolution points out that many veterans in other states do not benefit from similar assistance. The proposed federal legislation aims to create a standard for property tax relief that aligns with the level of disability, thus ensuring veterans nationwide receive fair treatment concerning their financial burdens. This assistance is proposed to significantly ameliorate the financial hardships faced by veterans with service-connected disabilities.

Summary

Assembly Resolution No. 165, introduced in the State of New Jersey, urges the President and Congress of the United States to enact federal legislation that would provide proportional property tax relief specifically for honorably discharged veterans who have service-connected permanent disabilities. The resolution emphasizes the gratitude of both the state and the nation towards the sacrifices made by military veterans and highlights that many endure disabilities that affect their financial stability. Given the challenges these veterans face, the resolution posits an obligation for the federal government to offer essential benefits to ensure a stable quality of life for them.

Contention

A vital component of the proposed federal legislation includes the provision of tax relief that quantifies the benefit based on the veteran's disability rating as assessed by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. Moreover, there is a stipulation that the federal benefits be limited to those veterans whose annual income does not exceed $200,000 and that the benefits apply only to their principal residences. The resolution aims to ensure this support is targeted effectively to those veterans most in need, thus fostering equity in the provision of tax relief.

Companion Bills

NJ SR117

Same As Urges President and Congress of United States to enact federal legislation providing proportional property tax relief for honorably discharged veterans having a service-connected permanent disability.

Previously Filed As

NJ SR86

Urges President and Congress of United States to enact federal legislation providing proportional property tax relief for honorably discharged veterans having a service-connected permanent disability.

NJ A637

Authorizes proportional property tax exemption for honorably discharged veterans having a service-connected permanent disability and proclaims that the State shall reimburse municipalities for cost of exemption.

NJ A1150

Authorizes proportional property tax exemption for honorably discharged veterans having a service-connected disability and requires State to reimburse municipalities for cost of exemption.

NJ S1234

Authorizes proportional property tax exemption for honorably discharged veterans having a service-connected disability and requires State to reimburse municipalities for cost of exemption.

NJ S1053

Authorizes proportional property tax exemption for honorably discharged veterans having a service-connected disability and proclaims that the State shall reimburse municipalities for cost of exemptions.

NJ A1118

Authorizes proportional property tax exemption for honorably discharged veterans having service-connected permanent disability; extends eligibility to veterans suffering from mental illness; establishes eligibility of property owned by disabled veteran with surviving partner for exemption.

NJ S1212

Authorizes proportional property tax exemption for honorably discharged veterans having service-connected permanent disability; extends eligibility to veterans suffering from mental illness; establishes eligibility of property owned by disabled veteran with surviving partner for exemption.

NJ A2939

Provides property tax deduction up to $5,000 to honorably discharged veterans having a service-connected disability rating less than 100 percent.

NJ SCR25

Urges Congress and President to permanently exempt Puerto Rico from Jones Act.

NJ A3681

Exempts sales of passenger automobiles to honorably discharged veterans with service-connected disability from sales and use tax.

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