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FILE - The Kentucky Capitol is seen, Jan. 14, 2020, in Frankfort, Ky. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley, File)
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The measure, introduced by Sen. Mike Nemes, R-Shepherdsville, would freeze property tax assessments for homeowners 65 and older on their primary residence.
Final passage came on a 34-3 Senate vote to lower the tax to 3.5% from 4% at the start of 2026.
The Kentucky Department of Education answered questions before lawmakers Tuesday, addressing why it predicted a multimillion-dollar shortfall in critical funding the state provides to school districts.
