Educator Supplies Tax Credit
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2019 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning a state income tax credit related to educators' personal expenses.
Bill Summary:
Currently, under the federal educator expense deduction an eligible educator can claim a deduction, not to exceed $250, for the purchase of school supplies and certain professional development courses.
The bill creates a state income tax credit for an eligible educator for the cost of expenses that qualify for the deduction that exceed $250 but are less than $750. The amount of the credit that exceeds the educator's income taxes is refunded to the educator.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Prime Sponsors
Senator
Owen Hill
Committees
Senate
Finance
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Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 01/10/2019 | Introduced |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer Senate Bill 19-060 to the Committee on Appropriations. | The motion failed on a vote of 3-4. | Vote summary |
| Postpone Senate Bill 19-060 indefinitely. | The motion passed on a vote of 4-3. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer Senate Bill 19-060 to the Committee of the Whole. | This motion was withdrawn. | Vote summary |
| Postpone Senate Bill 19-060 indefinitely. | This motion was withdrawn. | Vote summary |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 02/05/2019 | Senate | Senate Committee on Finance Postpone Indefinitely |
| 01/31/2019 | Senate | Senate Committee on Finance Lay Over Unamended - Amendment(s) Failed |
| 01/10/2019 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Finance |