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Senate advances senior prescription credit after amendment, debate over constitutionality and fiscal impact
Summary
Senators adopted a Tax Commission amendment and passed SB 99, a prescription credit/refund program for low-income seniors (maximum $600), while members questioned fiscal notes and whether the approach conflicts with the constitution’s dedication of income tax revenue to public education.
The Utah Senate on Friday adopted amendments and advanced SB 99, a measure to provide tax credits or refunds of up to $600 for low-income seniors who spend more than 5% of their income on prescription drugs.
Senator Bartle, sponsor of the bill, presented amendments prepared by the Tax Commission and said the revised fiscal note puts the program cost at approximately $2,634,000. "Fortunately... it was our impression that this bill might cost us $3,000,000 but when we…
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