Define Armed Forces/Religious Property Tax Exclusion.

Updated definitions of 'Armed Forces' in multiple statutes (G.S. 17C-10.1, 58-58-335, 116-143.3, 116-235, 143B-1224) to explicitly include the Space Force alongside other military branches.

Added new definitions in G.S. 45-21.12A to clarify that Space Force members qualify for military service protections regarding power of sale restrictions.

Extended eligibility for military-related benefits such as property tax exemptions, tuition waivers, and power of sale protections to include Space Force members and their dependents.

Modified venue requirements in G.S. 1-82 to recognize Space Force installations as valid military locations for determining residency in legal proceedings.

Removed draft committee markings and session information, converting the bill from a committee substitute version to a ratified final version.

Added provisions to extend the lookback period for certain late applications for property tax exemptions and to allow the release of taxes levied against certain property.

Updated the short title to reflect the expanded scope, changing from 'Define Armed Forces/Conforming Changes' to 'Define Armed Forces/Religious Prop. Tax Excl.' to indicate the inclusion of property tax exemption provisions.

Changed the bill version number from Edition 2 to Edition 3 and updated the committee substitute adoption date to 6/11/25.

Added Section 1.4 to define G.S. 116-235 regarding Board of Trustees powers and student admission eligibility for military dependents.

Added Section 2.1 to G.S. 1-82, expanding venue rules to include Space Force installations alongside Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Air Force bases.

Updated bill header information including committee substitute date (3/11/25) and version number (H91-v-2) to reflect legislative processing status.

Removed original sponsor list and referred-to committee information, likely due to legislative processing changes.

Added 'Space Force' to the official definition of Armed Forces in G.S. 143B-1224, ensuring military personnel from this branch are covered under existing state provisions.

Added additional sponsors (Tyson, Penny, and Majeed) to the bill and updated bill version number from DRH10044-LM-32 to H91-v-1.

Updated bill header information including session date and principal clerk designation to reflect current filing status.