For Immediate Release
7/16/08

Senator Rhoades Statement on Governor's Veto of SB 1247 

HARRISBURG – Senator James J. Rhoades (R-29) issued the following statement concerning the governor's veto of Senate Bill 1247, legislation that would have closed a loophole that allows school districts to raise taxes on homeowners: 

"A number of homeowners that I represent have been victimized by unfair tax increases following the sale of a property, and it is unconscionable to expose more homeowners to these tax increases in the future. If the Administration is serious about enacting meaningful property tax reform, they should not veto legislation that protects taxpayers from unwarranted property tax increases. The governor has emphasized the need for property tax reform in numerous public events over the past six years, and I am deeply disappointed that his actions do not match his rhetoric." 

Senate Bill 1247 passed the Senate 48-2 and the House of Representatives 196-7.

CONTACT:

Anna Fitzsimmons
(717)787-2637
 

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