HB 1072 — An Act amending the act of June 27, 2006 (1st Sp.Sess., P.L.1873, No.1), known as the Taxpayer Relief Act, in senior citizens property tax and rent rebate assistance, further providing for definitions and for filing and payment of claim. Amending the act of August 26, 1971 (P.L.351, No.91), known as the State Lottery Law, in State Lottery, further providing for disposition of funds.

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WILLIAMS, STEELE, CERRATO, GREEN, VITALI, KHAN,KHAN HANBIDGE, WARREN AND SHAFFER,HANBIDGE, APRIL 3, 2025 ASREFERRED REPORTEDTO FROM COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AS AMENDED, APRIL 9,3, 2025 AN ACT Amending the act of June 27, 2006 (1st Sp.Sess., P.L.1873, No.1), entitled "An act providing for taxation by school districts, for the State funds formula, for tax relief in first class cities, for school district choice and voter participation, for other school district options and for a task force on school cost reduction;

providing for certaininstallment schoolpayment districtsof to levy, assess and collect taxes;

restricting the power of and making related repeals," in senior citizens property tax and rent rebate assistance, further providing for DEFINITIONS <-- AND FOR filing and payment of claim.

Section 1305(a) and (c) of the act of June 27, <-- 2006 (1st Sp.Sess., P.L.1873, No.1), known as the Taxpayer Relief Act, are amended to read:

SECTION 1.

THE DEFINITION OF "INCOME" IN SECTION 1303 OF THE <-- ACT OF JUNE 27, 2006 (1ST SP.SESS., P.L.1873, NO.1), KNOWN AS THE TAXPAYER RELIEF ACT, IS AMENDED TO READ:

SECTION 1303.

DEFINITIONS.

THE FOLLOWING WORDS AND PHRASES WHEN USED IN THIS CHAPTER SHALL HAVE THE MEANINGS GIVEN TO THEM IN THIS SECTION UNLESS THE CONTEXT CLEARLY INDICATES OTHERWISE:

* * * "INCOME." ALL INCOME FROM WHATEVER SOURCE DERIVED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

(1) SALARIES, WAGES, BONUSES, COMMISSIONS, INCOME FROM SELF-EMPLOYMENT, ALIMONY, SUPPORT MONEY, CASH PUBLIC ASSISTANCE AND RELIEF.

(2) THE GROSS AMOUNT OF ANY PENSIONS OR ANNUITIES, INCLUDING RAILROAD RETIREMENT BENEFITS FOR CALENDAR YEARS PRIOR TO 1999 AND 50% OF RAILROAD RETIREMENT BENEFITS FOR CALENDAR YEARS 1999 AND THEREAFTER.

(3) (I) ALL BENEFITS RECEIVED UNDER THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT (49 STAT.

620, 42 U.S.C.

§ 301 ET SEQ.), EXCEPT MEDICARE BENEFITS, FOR CALENDAR YEARS PRIOR TO 1999, AND 50% OF ALL BENEFITS RECEIVED UNDER THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT, EXCEPT MEDICARE BENEFITS, FOR CALENDAR YEARS 1999 AND THEREAFTER.

(II) NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER PROVISION OF THIS ACT TO THE CONTRARY, PERSONS WHO, AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2012, ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THE PROPERTY TAX OR RENT REBATE SHALL REMAIN ELIGIBLE IF THE HOUSEHOLD INCOME LIMIT IS EXCEEDED DUE SOLELY TO A SOCIAL SECURITY COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENT.

(III) ELIGIBILITY IN THE PROPERTY TAX AND RENT 20250HB1072PN1327 - 2 - REBATE PROGRAM PURSUANT TO SUBPARAGRAPH (II) SHALL EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2016.

(4) ALL BENEFITS RECEIVED UNDER STATE UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE LAWS.

(5) ALL INTEREST RECEIVED FROM THE FEDERAL OR ANY STATE GOVERNMENT OR ANY INSTRUMENTALITY OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISION THEREOF.

(6) REALIZED CAPITAL GAINS AND RENTALS.

(7) WORKERS' COMPENSATION.

(8) THE GROSS AMOUNT OF LOSS OF TIME INSURANCE BENEFITS, LIFE INSURANCE BENEFITS AND PROCEEDS, EXCEPT THE FIRST [$5,000] $10,000 OF THE TOTAL OF DEATH BENEFIT PAYMENTS.

(9) GIFTS OF CASH OR PROPERTY, OTHER THAN TRANSFERS BY GIFT BETWEEN MEMBERS OF A HOUSEHOLD, IN EXCESS OF A TOTAL VALUE OF $300.

THE TERM DOES NOT INCLUDE SURPLUS FOOD OR OTHER RELIEF IN KIND SUPPLIED BY A GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY, PROPERTY TAX OR RENT REBATE, INFLATION DIVIDEND, FEDERAL VETERANS' DISABILITY PAYMENTS OR STATE VETERANS' BENEFITS.

* * * SECTION 2.

SECTION 1305(A) AND (C) OF THE ACT ARE AMENDED TO READ:

20250HB1072PN1327 - 3 - * * * [(c) Payments from State Lottery Fund.--Except as provided under subsection (e)(3), no reimbursement on a claim shall be made from the State Lottery Fund earlier than the day following the 30th day of June provided in this chapter on which that claim may be filed with the department.] * * * Section 22. 3.

Section 311 of the act of August 26, 1971 <-- (P.L.351, No.91), known as the State Lottery Law, is amended by adding a subsection to read:

Section 33. 4.

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