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HB 2044: Providing a income tax subtraction modification for amounts received as compensation for serving in the armed forces and providing that a person shall not lose eligibility for a homestead property tax refund claim or the selective assistance for effective senior relief (SAFESR) income tax credit if the appraised valuation of the homestead subsequently exceeds $350,000 after qualifying in a previous tax year.

Committee on InsuranceIn Committee

HB 2044 status: In Committee — Conference committee report now available (updated Apr 10, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score75/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactModerate impact 60/100

Bill summary

Official

Providing a income tax subtraction modification for amounts received as compensation for serving in the armed forces and providing that a person shall not lose eligibility for a homestead property tax refund claim or the selective assistance for effective senior relief (SAFESR) income tax credit if the appraised valuat...

Key analysis

Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion85%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct environmental impact identified.

Risks

  • No direct environmental impact identified.

Economy

Positive Outlook
70%

Benefits

  • Increases disposable income for military personnel.
  • Prevents sudden tax eligibility loss for seniors due to property appreciation.

Risks

  • Reduces state general fund revenue through tax base erosion.
  • Creates potential revenue volatility for local municipalities.

Society

Positive Outlook
75%

Benefits

  • Supports recruitment and retention of military service members.
  • Provides financial security for senior homeowners facing property valuation spikes.

Risks

  • Creates tax inequities compared to non-military or non-senior residents.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

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Analysis based on abstract only; full text not reviewed.

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Where it stands

Introduced

Complete
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Committee

Current

Conference committee report now available

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Floor

Upcoming
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Governor

Upcoming
5

Enacted

Upcoming
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