Bill > HB287

This bill proposes an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to further provide for exemptions and special provisions. The key provisions of the bill include: 1. Exempting citizens and residents of Pennsylvania who were honorably discharged or released from active military service from paying real property taxes on their residence if, as a result of their military service, they are blind, paraplegic, double or quadruple amputees, or have a 100% permanent disability as determined by the United States Veterans Administration. This exemption would also extend to the unmarried surviving spouse of an eligible veteran. 2. Outlining the process for the Secretary of the Commonwealth to comply with the advertising requirements and submit the proposed constitutional amendment to the qualified electors of the Commonwealth for a vote, which must occur at least three months after the amendment is passed by the General Assembly.