Eligible Educator Supplies Tax Credit
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2020 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning a state income tax credit related to eligible 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 purchase of school supplies that qualify for the deduction that exceeds $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
Representative
Mark Baisley
Representative
Bri Buentello
Senator
Rachel Zenzinger
Senator
Rob Woodward
Committees
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Related Documents & Information
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
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| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.001 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer House Bill 20-1125, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. | The motion passed on a vote of 9-1. | Vote summary |
| Date | Amendment Number | Committee/ Floor Hearing | Status | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/03/2020 | L.001 | HOU Finance | Passed [*] |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 06/16/2020 | House | House Committee on Appropriations Lay Over Unamended - Amendment(s) Failed |
| 02/03/2020 | House | House Committee on Finance Refer Amended to Appropriations |
| 01/15/2020 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Finance + Appropriations |
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