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ESSB 6153 - H AMD TO H AMD(H-2783.1/01) 311 SCOPE & OBJECT 6/15/01

By Representative ___

     On page 27, after line 19, insert the following:

     "(5)  $14,232,000 of the general fund--state appropriation is provided solely for the department to administer and implement a deduction for senior citizen health care insurance costs and veterans' military disability benefits from the calculation of disposable income for the purposes of determining property tax exemptions."

EFFECT:  Directs the Department of Revenue to create a deduction for senior citizens' health care insurance costs and veterans' disability benefits for the purpose of calculating property tax exemptions.  Earmarks $14,232,000 from the underlying account appropriation.

FISCAL IMPACT:  No increase to the underlying appropriation.