In a rare show of bipartisanship, members of the Arizona House unanimously passed an emergency measure that would exempt disabled veterans from paying property taxes starting this year.
The bill would allow a vet with a 100% VA service-connected disability to avoid those taxes on their primary residence.
Republican and veteran Walt Blackman applauded the measure.
"There's still a lot of work to do on tax exemption for veterans. We'll continue to fight that. But I do thank you, Mr. Majority Leader, and the members that are supporting that. And with that, I vote aye," Blackman said.
If Gov. Katie Hobbs signs the bill, along with two-thirds Senate approval, the measure immediately becomes law.
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been updated to clarify the disability status required for eligibility.
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