is not giving up when it comes to the increased homestead exemption in the Senate bill for property tax relief.
“I am not taking $1,000 away from the average senior, $15,000 or $20,000, depending on how long they have their home. And I'm not taking $25,000 or so from people under 65. I am not going to do it. Hell will freeze over before I will do that,” said Patrick. Another issue facing lawmakers is using state money for private school costs. A bill has already passed the Senate providing roughly $8,000 for families to choose their own schools. Patrick says public schools will still get the money for a student who leaves for five years.
The bill remains uncertain in the House. House lawmakers have passed an amendment prohibiting state money for any voucher-type program.
This will save the avg homeowner $28-$41 a month. That’s a lot to some, but it won’t have that large of an impact.