HB 1659 (2026): relative to local property tax exemptions for veterans with a 100 percent disability rating.
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HB 1659 (2026)
relative to local property tax exemptions for veterans with a 100 percent disability rating.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Municipal and County Government
- Subject: Military & Veterans' Affairs
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 16, 2026, with 22 people signed in online: 20 in support and 2 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on January 16, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 5, 2026 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Ron Dunn (R - Rock 16) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Kristine Perez (R - Rock 16)
- Rep. John Suiter (R - Hills 36)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 16, 2026, 9:00 AM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, GP 154
- January 16, 2026, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, GP 154
- February 5, 2026: consent calendar, House
Votes
- February 5, 2026, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Municipal and County Government
- January 16, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/16/2026 09:00 am GP 154
- January 16, 2026: Executive Session: 01/16/2026 09:00 am GP 154
- January 16, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/16/2026 (Vote 16-0; CC)
- February 5, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/05/2026
Laws It Would Change
Related Bills
- HB 99 (2025): relative to a waiver from property taxes for disabled veterans.