2003 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 293

File Code: Taxes - Income Prior Year Introduction As: HB 174/02 - W&M
Sponsored By:
Delegates Conroy, Cryor, Donoghue, Holmes, Howard, Hubbard, McKee, Moe, Pendergrass, Proctor, and Vaughn
Entitled:
Income Tax Exemption Amounts - Blind and Elderly Individuals

Synopsis:

Increasing the amount allowed as a deduction for additional exemptions under the Maryland income tax for individuals who as of the last day of the taxable year are blind or are at least 65 years old, from $1,000 to $2,400; repealing obsolete provisions; and applying the Act to tax years after 2003.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
1/31
First Reading Ways and Means
2/5
Hearing 2/13 at 1:00 p.m.
3/10
Unfavorable Report by Ways and Means
Senate Action
No Action
Sponsored by:
Delegate Mary A. Conroy, District 23A
Delegate Jean B. Cryor, District 15
Delegate John P. Donoghue, District 2C
Delegate Marvin E. Holmes, Jr., District 23B
Delegate Carolyn J. B. Howard, District 24
Delegate James W. Hubbard, District 23A
Delegate Robert A. McKee, District 2A
Delegate Brian R. Moe, District 21
Delegate James E. Proctor, Jr., District 27A
Delegate Michael L. Vaughn, District 24
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
BLIND PERSONS
DISABILITIES -see also- BLIND; DEAF; DEVELOPMENTAL
ELDERLY PERSONS
EXEMPTIONS
INCOME TAX
Bill affects the following Statute:
Tax - General
( 10-211 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)
Amendments: None offered