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Senator proposes raising political contribution tax credit in SB 1549 to boost constituent fundraising

Senate Committee on Finance and Revenue · February 11, 2026
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Summary

Senator Noah Robinson told the committee the bill would increase the political contribution tax credit from $50/$100 to $1,000/$2,000 for tax years 2026–27 to make constituent giving more meaningful and dilute special‑interest influence; LRO noted the credit’s 2028 sunset remains unchanged.

Senate Bill 1549 would raise the existing individual political contribution tax credit. Kyle from the Legislative Revenue Office explained the bill increases the maximum credit for single filers from $50 to $1,000 and for joint filers from $100 to…

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