Environment
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- No direct impact on environmental policy.
Risks
- No direct impact on environmental policy.
StateAlaskaIntroduced
HB 13: An Act relating to optional municipal property tax exemptions for real property owned and occupied by volunteer certified or licensed providers of fire fighting, emergency medical, mobile intensive care paramedic services, or hazardous materials response services; relating to optional municipal property tax exemptions for certain long-term rental units, certain mobile home parks, real property rented to low-income families, real property owned and occupied as a permanent place of abode, and real property owned by first-time homebuyers; and relating to municipal tax refunds.
Andrew Gray
HB 13 status: Introduced — (H) EFFECTIVE DATE(S) OF LAW 9/20/26 (updated Jul 3, 2026).
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Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
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Overall Score
75OUT OF 100
Score:75/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 60/100
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Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan60%
Public opinion75%
Bill summary
An Act relating to optional municipal property tax exemptions for real property owned and occupied by volunteer certified or licensed providers of fire fighting, emergency medical, mobile intensive care paramedic services, or hazardous materials response services; relating to optional municipal property tax exemptions for certain long-term rental units, certain mobile home parks, real property rented to low-income families, real property owned and occupied as a permanent place of abode, and real property owned by first-time homebuyers; and relating to municipal tax refunds.. Currently in House.
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Impact analysis
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Economy
Positive outlook
65%
Benefits
- Incentivizes first-time homeownership.
- Encourages long-term rental availability.
Risks
- May reduce tax revenue for municipalities.
- Shift in tax burden to non-exempt properties.
Society
Positive outlook
75%
Benefits
- Supports volunteer emergency responders.
- Promotes housing for low-income families.
Risks
- Impact limited by municipal adoption rates.
Technology Industry
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Confidence
Low
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Analysis basis
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Source note
Municipalities may face budgetary pressure if they opt into multiple exemptions.
Analysis scope
Analysis based on abstract only; specific eligibility criteria are not provided.
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