Constitutional Amendment A -

Summary

This measure would allow military personnal and their spouses to be exempt from property taxes if their military service extends beyond 200 days in one calender year.

A “yes” vote allows military personnel and spouses to be exempt from property taxes if their military service exceeds 200 days in a 365 day period.

A “no” vote does not allow military personnel and spouses to be exempt from property taxes if their military service exceeds 200 days in a 365 day period.

Arguments

According to the Utah State Legislature, this measure will result in decreased revenue for local governments that collect property taxes. After five years, local government entities can raise taxes on all other property holders to make up for this decrease in revenue. This measure also may result in increased state tax rates for all school districts. In this way, non-military personnel may be required to cover the lost revenue through increases in their property tax rates., in opposition to Constitutional Amendment A (Learn more)

Any subsequent increase in property tax rates for civilians would be minimal. The Office of the Legislative Fiscal Analyst estimates that a homeowner who owns a $250,000 home would only pay an additional $1 per year. The owner of a business worth $1 million would only pay an additional $8 per year., in support of Constitutional Amendment A (Learn more)

According to an independent legislative analyst hired by the State of Utah to conduct an investigation into the ballot measure, Utah's citizens should support this law as a show of thanks and appreciation for military service. Voluntary service keeps all citizens safe., in support of Constitutional Amendment A (Learn more)

Measure Details