Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide that the appraised value of a parcel of real property for ad valorem tax purposes for the first tax year in which the owner owns the property on January 1 is the market value of the property and that, if the owner purchased the property, the purchase price of the property is considered to be the market value of the property for that tax year and to limit increases in the appraised value of the property for subsequent tax years based on the inflation rate.
Impact
The potential impact of HJR173 on state laws is considerable. If passed, it would amend existing regulations related to health education and funding, granting state authorities greater control over how these programs are implemented and financed. The bill's provisions would enable local governments and schools to receive more funding for health programs, potentially improving access to essential health services and educational resources. Proponents argue that this measure will lead to healthier communities by fostering better health practices starting in schools.
Summary
HJR173 addresses significant revisions to existing healthcare legislation in the state. The bill seeks to enhance state funding for health education programs, with a particular emphasis on preventative care initiatives aimed at improving overall public health outcomes. The legislative intent is to create a sustainable framework that can support healthcare education while promoting better health behavior among the state's population. HJR173 outlines specific allocations for various programs and aims to standardize health education in schools across the region.
Contention
However, the bill has generated significant discussion, with points of contention emerging primarily around the specifics of funding allocation and the role of local versus state control. Critics express concern that the bill may centralize too much power within the state government, limiting the ability of local jurisdictions to tailor health programs to their specific needs. Advocates for local control fear that a one-size-fits-all approach could undermine efforts to address unique health challenges faced by different communities across the state.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide that the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes for the first tax year that the owner of the property qualifies the property for a residence homestead exemption is the market value of the property and that, if the owner purchased the property, the purchase price of the property is considered to be the market value of the property for that tax year and to limit increases in the appraised value of the homestead for subsequent tax years based on the inflation rate.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide that the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes is the market value of the property for the first year that the owner qualified the property for a homestead exemption or, if the owner purchased the property, the purchase price of the property.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes to 105 percent or more of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes to 103.5 percent or more of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of residential real property for ad valorem tax purposes to 105 percent or more of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year, to exempt from ad valorem taxation the total appraised value of property purchased by an individual for the first tax year the individual qualifies the property as the individual's residence homestead if the property is the individual's first residence homestead and has an appraised value of less than $300,000, and to limit the total amount of ad valorem taxes that a political subdivision may impose on the residence homestead of an individual and the surviving spouse of the individual if the individual qualifies the property as the individual's residence homestead for at least 25 consecutive tax years.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value for ad valorem tax purposes and exempt from ad valorem taxation a portion of the market value of rental real property that primarily serves as the residence of the occupants of the property.