2003 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 29

File Code: Taxes - Income Prior Year Introduction As: SB 341/02 - B&T
Sponsored By:
Senators Green, Hafer, Harris, Jacobs, Mooney, and Munson
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 2002.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action
1/13
First Reading Budget and Taxation
1/14
Hearing 1/22 at 2:30 p.m.
2/10
Unfavorable Report by Budget and Taxation
House Action
No Action
Sponsored by:
Senator Leo E. Green, District 23
Senator John J. Hafer, District 1
Senator Andrew P. Harris, District 7
Senator Nancy Jacobs, District 34
Senator Alexander X. Mooney, District 3
Senator Donald F. Munson, District 2
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