SB 6692: Local tax authority/housing

Granting additional and progressive tax authority for counties with populations exceeding two million and cities therein to impose an excise tax on businesses that addresses the affordable housing crisis and reduces homelessness through evidence-based practices that will save lives and improve public safety, while also ensuring certainty and predictability for businesses.

1. IntroducedFeb 24, 2020
2. Out of committeestopped here
3. Passed Senate
4. Passed House
5. Governor
6. Law

Prime sponsor

Karen Keiser (D-33)

Introduced

February 24, 2020 in the Senate

Last action

February 24, 2020

Companion bill

HB 2948

Budget

Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to granting additional and progressive tax authority for counties with populations exceeding two million and cities therein to impose an excise tax on businesses that addresses the affordable housing crisis and reduces homelessness through evidence-based practices that will save lives and improve public safety, while also ensuring certainty and predictability for businesses;