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Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
April 9, 2024 HI HB 1838 Expands the Zoning Powers of Countries Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 1)
March 28, 2024 GA HB 581 Limits Future Increases in a Home's Taxable Value Concurrence Vote Passed - House (164 - 2)
March 21, 2024 ID H 521 Amends and Adds to Existing Tax Laws in the State of Idaho Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 11)
March 20, 2024 GA HB 1015 Reduces Income Taxes for State Residents from 5.49% to 5.39%. Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 12)
March 20, 2024 GA HB 1023 Requires Corporations in the State have the Same Tax Rate as Individuals Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 17)
March 12, 2024 WI AJR 112 Prohibits the Governor from Using Partial Veto to Create or Increase any Tax or Fee Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (22 - 10)
March 12, 2024 OK HB 4147 Expands Access to Childcare Through Tax Incentives Bill Passed - House (86 - 8)
March 7, 2024 FL SB 280 Requires Vacation Rental Advertisers Collect and Remit Specified Taxes for Certain Transactions Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (23 - 16)
March 7, 2024 SD HB 1185 Requires Individuals Pay $500 for Land Surveys Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 5)
March 6, 2024 FL SB 280 Requires Vacation Rental Advertisers Collect and Remit Specified Taxes for Certain Transactions Bill Passed - House (60 - 51)
March 6, 2024 OR HB 4031 Requires Local Governments Keep Some Tax Data and Records Secret Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 3)
March 5, 2024 OR HB 4056 Requires Counties Set Up a Way to Handle Surplus Proceeds from Tax Lien Foreclosure Sales Bill Passed - House (36 - 17)
March 5, 2024 HI HB 1838 Expands the Zoning Powers of Countries Bill Passed - House (46 - 3)
Feb. 29, 2024 GA HB 1180 Establishes a State Film Tax Credit Bill Passed - House (131 - 34)
Feb. 29, 2024 GA HB 1023 Requires Corporations in the State have the Same Tax Rate as Individuals Bill Passed - House (138 - 28)
Feb. 28, 2024 UT HB 562 Appropriates Taxpayer Funds Towards Construction Costs for a New Major League Baseball Stadium Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 4)
Feb. 27, 2024 UT HB 562 Appropriates Taxpayer Funds Towards Construction Costs for a New Major League Baseball Stadium Bill Passed - House (51 - 21)
Feb. 27, 2024 WY SF 54 Establishes a State Tax Exemption for Homeowners Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 2)
Feb. 23, 2024 ID H 521 Amends and Adds to Existing Tax Laws in the State of Idaho Bill Passed - House (61 - 6)
Feb. 22, 2024 OK HB 1955 Repeals the 4.5% State Grocery Tax Bill Passed - Senate (42 - 2)
Feb. 21, 2024 NE LB 856 Amends Eligibility Requirements for the Federal Child Care Tax Subsidy Program Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 9)
Feb. 20, 2024 KS HB 2284 Establishes a State Flat Tax Veto Override Failed - House (81 - 42)
Feb. 20, 2024 WI AJR 112 Prohibits the Governor from Using Partial Veto to Create or Increase any Tax or Fee Joint Resolution Passed - House (64 - 34)
Feb. 20, 2024 OR SB 1527 Requires Taxpayers to Keep Records Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 0)
Feb. 16, 2024 UT HB 441 Requires Registration of Novel Vehicles Bill Passed - House (60 - 9)
Feb. 12, 2024 SD HB 1043 Establishes a Lithium Mining Tax Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 6)
Feb. 8, 2024 SD HB 1043 Establishes a Lithium Mining Tax Bill Passed - House (57 - 9)
Feb. 8, 2024 SD HB 1185 Requires Individuals Pay $500 for Land Surveys Bill Passed - House (47 - 17)
Feb. 8, 2024 MO HB 1488 Establishes State Child Care Tax Credits for Families Bill Passed - House (113 - 39)
Feb. 7, 2024 NM HB 252 Reduces State Income Tax Rates Bill Passed - House (48 - 21)
Feb. 6, 2024 NE LB 147 Amends Procedures Concerning Tax Refunds Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 2)
Feb. 1, 2024 IN HB 1376 Limits When School Tax Referendums can be Presented to Voters Bill Passed - House (51 - 43)
Jan. 31, 2024 KS SB 15 Authorizes Increased Tax Credits for the Disabled Conference Report Adopted - Senate (34 - 0)
Jan. 31, 2024 National HR 7024 Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 Bill Passed - House (357 - 70)
Jan. 23, 2024 SD SB 3 Extends the Length of Time Allowed for a Tax Agreement with an Indigenous Tribe Bill Passed - House (67 - 1)
Jan. 23, 2024 VA HB 25 Authorizes the Permanent Establishment of the State Sales Tax Holiday Bill Passed - House (98 - 0)
Jan. 18, 2024 KS HB 2284 Establishes a State Flat Tax Conference Report Adopted - House (81 - 37)
Jan. 18, 2024 SD HB 1001 Reduces the State Sales Tax Rate to 4.2% Bill Passed - House (54 - 12)
Jan. 17, 2024 KS HB 2284 Establishes a State Flat Tax Conference Report Adopted - Senate (25 - 11)
Nov. 20, 2023 CO HB 23B-1003 Establishes a Task Force to Study and Develop Potential Long-Term "Permanent and Sustainable" Property Tax Plans Concurrence Vote Passed - House (43 - 17)
Nov. 20, 2023 CO SB 23B-001 Reduces State Property Taxes for 2023 Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (23 - 12)
Nov. 20, 2023 CO HB 23B-1003 Establishes a Task Force to Study and Develop Potential Long-Term "Permanent and Sustainable" Property Tax Plans Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 15)
Nov. 20, 2023 CO SB 23B-001 Reduces State Property Taxes for 2023 Bill Passed - House (42 - 18)
Nov. 20, 2023 CO SB 23B-003 Amends TABOR Refund Amounts to be Identical Bill Passed - House (42 - 18)
Nov. 19, 2023 CO HB 23B-1002 Expands Access to the State's Earned Income Tax Credit Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 13)
Nov. 19, 2023 CO SB 23B-003 Amends TABOR Refund Amounts to be Identical Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 12)
Nov. 18, 2023 CO HB 23B-1002 Expands Access to the State's Earned Income Tax Credit Bill Passed - House (39 - 20)
Oct. 25, 2023 ND HB 1549 Amends Requirements to Receive Income Tax Relief Bill Failed - Senate (16 - 31)
Oct. 24, 2023 ND HB 1549 Amends Requirements to Receive Income Tax Relief Bill Passed - House (71 - 19)
Sept. 28, 2023 MA H 4104 Exempts Decedents Estates from State Estate Tax if Under $2 Million Conference Report Adopted - Senate (38 - 1)
Sept. 14, 2023 CA ACA 13 Requires Ballot Measures Aiming to Raise the Threshold for New Taxes to Pass by the Same Threshold Concurrence Vote Passed - House (55 - 19)
Sept. 14, 2023 CA ACA 13 Requires Ballot Measures Aiming to Raise the Threshold for New Taxes to Pass by the Same Threshold Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 9)
Sept. 14, 2023 CA ACA 1 Repeals Barriers Over Local Governments Ability to Impose Taxes to Fund Housing and Transportation Projects Amendment Adopted - Senate (29 - 10)
Sept. 7, 2023 CA AB 28 Establishes an 11% Tax on Firearm and Ammunition Purchases in California Concurrence Vote Passed - House (57 - 17)
Sept. 7, 2023 CA AB 28 Establishes an 11% Tax on Firearm and Ammunition Purchases in California Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 9)
Sept. 6, 2023 CA ACA 1 Repeals Barriers Over Local Governments Ability to Impose Taxes to Fund Housing and Transportation Projects Amendment Adopted - House (55 - 12)
June 21, 2023 OR SB 1 Authorizes Personal Income Taxpayers to Voluntarily Report Taxpayers Self-Identified Race and Ethnicity Bill Passed - House (31 - 18)
June 21, 2023 DE SB 72 Establishes a Tax Credit for Dues-paying Union Members Bill Passed - House (26 - 12)
June 20, 2023 OR SB 1 Authorizes Personal Income Taxpayers to Voluntarily Report Taxpayers Self-Identified Race and Ethnicity (17 - 8)
June 12, 2023 PA HB 1259 Establishes the Pennsylvania Child and Dependent Care Enhancement Tax Credit Program Bill Passed - House (141 - 62)
June 7, 2023 CT SB 998 Establishes a Tax Abatement for Certain Conservation Easements and Amends Affordable Housing Regulations for Residents Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (23 - 13)
June 6, 2023 LA SB 56 Extends and Reinstates the Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (35 - 3)
June 4, 2023 LA HB 247 Establishes a $500 Tax Credit for Individuals to Purchase Firearm Safety Devices Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 0)
June 3, 2023 CT SB 998 Establishes a Tax Abatement for Certain Conservation Easements and Amends Affordable Housing Regulations for Residents Bill Passed - House (76 - 70)
May 31, 2023 CA SB 584 Establishes a 15% Tax on Short-Term Rentals Including Airbnbs Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 11)
May 31, 2023 OH SB 39 Repeals State Sales Tax on Baby Products Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 0)
May 25, 2023 NE LB 754 Amends State Tax Laws to Establish Child Tax Credits in Nebraska Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 2)
May 21, 2023 MN HF 1938 Amends State Tax Policies and Rebate Check Requirements Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 33)
May 20, 2023 MN HF 1938 Amends State Tax Policies and Rebate Check Requirements Bill Passed - House (69 - 63)
May 19, 2023 IL SB 1665 Exempts Unconditional Subsidies from Medical Financial Assistance Considerations Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (38 - 18)
May 18, 2023 DE SB 72 Establishes a Tax Credit for Dues-paying Union Members Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 3)
May 11, 2023 National HR 1163 Protecting Taxpayers and Victims of Unemployment Fraud Act Bill Passed - House (230 - 200)
May 10, 2023 SC S 284 Authorizes Tourist Tax Revenue to be Used for Certain Developments and Workforce Housing Bill Passed - House (80 - 29)
May 10, 2023 TX HB 591 Authorizes Tax Exemptions for Companies that Use Otherwise Wasted Gas Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 4)
May 9, 2023 IL SB 1665 Exempts Unconditional Subsidies from Medical Financial Assistance Considerations Bill Passed - House (68 - 40)
Date No. Title Outcome
4/09 HB 1838 Expands the Zoning Powers of Countries Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 1)
3/28 HB 581 Limits Future Increases in a Home's Taxable Value Concurrence Vote Passed - House (164 - 2)
3/21 H 521 Amends and Adds to Existing Tax Laws in the State of Idaho Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 11)
3/20 HB 1015 Reduces Income Taxes for State Residents from 5.49% to 5.39%. Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 12)
3/20 HB 1023 Requires Corporations in the State have the Same Tax Rate as Individuals Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 17)
3/12 AJR 112 Prohibits the Governor from Using Partial Veto to Create or Increase any Tax or Fee Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (22 - 10)
3/12 HB 4147 Expands Access to Childcare Through Tax Incentives Bill Passed - House (86 - 8)
3/07 SB 280 Requires Vacation Rental Advertisers Collect and Remit Specified Taxes for Certain Transactions Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (23 - 16)
3/07 HB 1185 Requires Individuals Pay $500 for Land Surveys Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 5)
3/06 SB 280 Requires Vacation Rental Advertisers Collect and Remit Specified Taxes for Certain Transactions Bill Passed - House (60 - 51)
3/06 HB 4031 Requires Local Governments Keep Some Tax Data and Records Secret Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 3)
3/05 HB 4056 Requires Counties Set Up a Way to Handle Surplus Proceeds from Tax Lien Foreclosure Sales Bill Passed - House (36 - 17)
3/05 HB 1838 Expands the Zoning Powers of Countries Bill Passed - House (46 - 3)
2/29 HB 1180 Establishes a State Film Tax Credit Bill Passed - House (131 - 34)
2/29 HB 1023 Requires Corporations in the State have the Same Tax Rate as Individuals Bill Passed - House (138 - 28)
2/28 HB 562 Appropriates Taxpayer Funds Towards Construction Costs for a New Major League Baseball Stadium Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 4)
2/27 HB 562 Appropriates Taxpayer Funds Towards Construction Costs for a New Major League Baseball Stadium Bill Passed - House (51 - 21)
2/27 SF 54 Establishes a State Tax Exemption for Homeowners Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 2)
2/23 H 521 Amends and Adds to Existing Tax Laws in the State of Idaho Bill Passed - House (61 - 6)
2/22 HB 1955 Repeals the 4.5% State Grocery Tax Bill Passed - Senate (42 - 2)
2/21 LB 856 Amends Eligibility Requirements for the Federal Child Care Tax Subsidy Program Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 9)
2/20 HB 2284 Establishes a State Flat Tax Veto Override Failed - House (81 - 42)
2/20 AJR 112 Prohibits the Governor from Using Partial Veto to Create or Increase any Tax or Fee Joint Resolution Passed - House (64 - 34)
2/20 SB 1527 Requires Taxpayers to Keep Records Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 0)
2/16 HB 441 Requires Registration of Novel Vehicles Bill Passed - House (60 - 9)
2/12 HB 1043 Establishes a Lithium Mining Tax Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 6)
2/08 HB 1043 Establishes a Lithium Mining Tax Bill Passed - House (57 - 9)
2/08 HB 1185 Requires Individuals Pay $500 for Land Surveys Bill Passed - House (47 - 17)
2/08 HB 1488 Establishes State Child Care Tax Credits for Families Bill Passed - House (113 - 39)
2/07 HB 252 Reduces State Income Tax Rates Bill Passed - House (48 - 21)
2/06 LB 147 Amends Procedures Concerning Tax Refunds Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 2)
2/01 HB 1376 Limits When School Tax Referendums can be Presented to Voters Bill Passed - House (51 - 43)
1/31 SB 15 Authorizes Increased Tax Credits for the Disabled Conference Report Adopted - Senate (34 - 0)
1/31 HR 7024 Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 Bill Passed - House (357 - 70)
1/23 SB 3 Extends the Length of Time Allowed for a Tax Agreement with an Indigenous Tribe Bill Passed - House (67 - 1)
1/23 HB 25 Authorizes the Permanent Establishment of the State Sales Tax Holiday Bill Passed - House (98 - 0)
1/18 HB 2284 Establishes a State Flat Tax Conference Report Adopted - House (81 - 37)
1/18 HB 1001 Reduces the State Sales Tax Rate to 4.2% Bill Passed - House (54 - 12)
1/17 HB 2284 Establishes a State Flat Tax Conference Report Adopted - Senate (25 - 11)
11/20 HB 23B-1003 Establishes a Task Force to Study and Develop Potential Long-Term "Permanent and Sustainable" Property Tax Plans Concurrence Vote Passed - House (43 - 17)
11/20 SB 23B-001 Reduces State Property Taxes for 2023 Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (23 - 12)
11/20 HB 23B-1003 Establishes a Task Force to Study and Develop Potential Long-Term "Permanent and Sustainable" Property Tax Plans Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 15)
11/20 SB 23B-001 Reduces State Property Taxes for 2023 Bill Passed - House (42 - 18)
11/20 SB 23B-003 Amends TABOR Refund Amounts to be Identical Bill Passed - House (42 - 18)
11/19 HB 23B-1002 Expands Access to the State's Earned Income Tax Credit Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 13)
11/19 SB 23B-003 Amends TABOR Refund Amounts to be Identical Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 12)
11/18 HB 23B-1002 Expands Access to the State's Earned Income Tax Credit Bill Passed - House (39 - 20)
10/25 HB 1549 Amends Requirements to Receive Income Tax Relief Bill Failed - Senate (16 - 31)
10/24 HB 1549 Amends Requirements to Receive Income Tax Relief Bill Passed - House (71 - 19)
9/28 H 4104 Exempts Decedents Estates from State Estate Tax if Under $2 Million Conference Report Adopted - Senate (38 - 1)
9/14 ACA 13 Requires Ballot Measures Aiming to Raise the Threshold for New Taxes to Pass by the Same Threshold Concurrence Vote Passed - House (55 - 19)
9/14 ACA 13 Requires Ballot Measures Aiming to Raise the Threshold for New Taxes to Pass by the Same Threshold Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 9)
9/14 ACA 1 Repeals Barriers Over Local Governments Ability to Impose Taxes to Fund Housing and Transportation Projects Amendment Adopted - Senate (29 - 10)
9/07 AB 28 Establishes an 11% Tax on Firearm and Ammunition Purchases in California Concurrence Vote Passed - House (57 - 17)
9/07 AB 28 Establishes an 11% Tax on Firearm and Ammunition Purchases in California Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 9)
9/06 ACA 1 Repeals Barriers Over Local Governments Ability to Impose Taxes to Fund Housing and Transportation Projects Amendment Adopted - House (55 - 12)
6/21 SB 1 Authorizes Personal Income Taxpayers to Voluntarily Report Taxpayers Self-Identified Race and Ethnicity Bill Passed - House (31 - 18)
6/21 SB 72 Establishes a Tax Credit for Dues-paying Union Members Bill Passed - House (26 - 12)
6/20 SB 1 Authorizes Personal Income Taxpayers to Voluntarily Report Taxpayers Self-Identified Race and Ethnicity (17 - 8)
6/12 HB 1259 Establishes the Pennsylvania Child and Dependent Care Enhancement Tax Credit Program Bill Passed - House (141 - 62)
6/07 SB 998 Establishes a Tax Abatement for Certain Conservation Easements and Amends Affordable Housing Regulations for Residents Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (23 - 13)
6/06 SB 56 Extends and Reinstates the Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (35 - 3)
6/04 HB 247 Establishes a $500 Tax Credit for Individuals to Purchase Firearm Safety Devices Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 0)
6/03 SB 998 Establishes a Tax Abatement for Certain Conservation Easements and Amends Affordable Housing Regulations for Residents Bill Passed - House (76 - 70)
5/31 SB 584 Establishes a 15% Tax on Short-Term Rentals Including Airbnbs Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 11)
5/31 SB 39 Repeals State Sales Tax on Baby Products Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 0)
5/25 LB 754 Amends State Tax Laws to Establish Child Tax Credits in Nebraska Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 2)
5/21 HF 1938 Amends State Tax Policies and Rebate Check Requirements Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 33)
5/20 HF 1938 Amends State Tax Policies and Rebate Check Requirements Bill Passed - House (69 - 63)
5/19 SB 1665 Exempts Unconditional Subsidies from Medical Financial Assistance Considerations Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (38 - 18)
5/18 SB 72 Establishes a Tax Credit for Dues-paying Union Members Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 3)
5/11 HR 1163 Protecting Taxpayers and Victims of Unemployment Fraud Act Bill Passed - House (230 - 200)
5/10 S 284 Authorizes Tourist Tax Revenue to be Used for Certain Developments and Workforce Housing Bill Passed - House (80 - 29)
5/10 HB 591 Authorizes Tax Exemptions for Companies that Use Otherwise Wasted Gas Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 4)
5/09 SB 1665 Exempts Unconditional Subsidies from Medical Financial Assistance Considerations Bill Passed - House (68 - 40)
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