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Committee advances broad local‑revenue 'toolbox' bill allowing new local taxes and credits
Summary
House Finance reported out substitute HB 2,442, a multi‑part bill authorizing new local revenue options (real‑estate excise tax, public‑utility tax, sales/use taxes for children/families), after debate over voter approval and levy impacts; roll call was 9 ayes, 6 nays.
The House Finance Committee on Jan. 29 reported out substitute House Bill 2,442, a comprehensive package of local revenue options described by staff as a ‘‘toolbox’’ for counties and cities. The bill would expand permitted uses of local real‑estate excise tax (REET) revenues, authorize a new county public‑utility tax, allow a local sales‑and‑use tax to fund services for children and families, expand authorized uses of housing sales tax revenues…
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