Senate approves Decatur senior exemption from school tax

The state Senate unanimously approved a referendum for an exemption from school property taxes for Decatur homeowners over the age of 65 last Thursday.  The Senate also approved SB 339, 340, 341, and 342, which would would expand homestead exemptions for Decatur city taxes.  The bills head to the House of Representatives next.  If approved by voters the exemptions would take effect in 2017.