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Bill 190317

Amending Section 19-1301.1 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Homestead Exclusion,” to increase the amount of the homestead exclusion, under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced Apr 25, 2019CITY COUNCILOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember O'NeillCouncilmember O'NeillCouncilmember HenonCouncilmember HenonCouncilmember TaubenbergerCouncilmember TaubenbergerCouncilmember SquillaCouncilmember SquillaCouncilmember BassCouncilmember BassCouncilmember OhCouncilmember OhCouncilmember Quiñones SánchezCouncilmember Quiñones SánchezCouncilmember BlackwellCouncilmember BlackwellCouncilmember JonesCouncilmember JonesCouncilmember JohnsonCouncilmember JohnsonCouncil President ClarkeCouncil President Clarke

How members voted

  1. Vote on Jun 13, 2019 · CITY COUNCIL

    Aye (17)

    Council President ClarkeCouncilmember SquillaCouncilmember JohnsonCouncilmember BlackwellCouncilmember JonesCouncilmember HenonCouncilmember Quiñones SánchezCouncilmember BassCouncilmember ParkerCouncilmember O'NeillCouncilmember DombCouncilmember GreenCouncilmember GreenleeCouncilmember GymCouncilmember OhCouncilmember Reynolds BrownCouncilmember Taubenberger

From the floor

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  1. “… of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Wage and Net Profits Tax,' by revising certain tax rates"; and Bill No. 190317, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 19-1301 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Homestead Exclusion,' to increase the amount of the homestead exclusion," respectfully reports it has considered and amended the same and returns the attached bills to Stated Meeting June 6, 2019 recommendation.”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, June 6, 2019 · Jun 6, 2019 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Apr 25, 2019
    Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL

    This Bill was Introduced.

  2. Jun 3, 2019
    HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee of the Whole

    This Bill was HEARING NOTICES SENT.

  3. Jun 3, 2019
    HEARING HELD · Committee of the Whole

    This Bill was HEARING HELD.

  4. Jun 3, 2019
    AMENDED · Committee of the Whole

    This Bill was AMENDED.

  5. Jun 3, 2019
    REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee of the Whole

    This Bill was REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED.

  6. Jun 6, 2019
    SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL

    This Bill was SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL.

  7. Jun 6, 2019
    ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL

    This Bill was ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.

  8. Jun 6, 2019
    READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL

    This Bill was READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR.

  9. Jun 13, 2019
    READ AND PASSED · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

    A motion was made that this Bill be READ AND PASSED. The motion carried by the following vote:

  10. Jun 18, 2019
    SIGNED · MAYOR

    This Bill was SIGNED.

Official documents

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..Title Amending Section 19-1301.1 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Homestead Exclusion," to increase the amount of the homestead exclusion, under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Section 19-1301.1 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows: � 19-1301.1. Homestead Exclusion. * * * (2) Commencing in tax year 2014, through and including tax year 2018, a homestead exclusion is hereby provided in the lesser amount of (A) thirty thousand dollars ($30,000) multiplied by the established predetermined ratio; or (B) fifty percent (50%) of the median assessed value of properties granted a homestead exemption, as certified by the OPA by no later than November 15 of the year prior to the tax year. (2.1) [Commencing in] For tax year 2019, [and continuing thereafter,] a homestead exclusion is hereby provided in the amount of forty thousand dollars ($40,000). (2.2) Commencing in tax year 2020, and continuing thereafter, a homestead exclusion is hereby provided in the amount of forty-five thousand dollars ($45,000). * * * _____________________________ Explanation: [Brackets] indicate matter deleted. Italics indicate new matter added. ..End