2018 House Bill 5422

Authorize “refundable” $100 senior income tax credit

Introduced in the House

Jan. 16, 2018

Introduced by Rep. Jim Tedder (R-43)

To authorize a $100 refundable tax exemption against the state income tax for individuals aged 62 and above. “Refundable” means the state will send the individual a check for the amount that the credit exceeds his or her tax liability.

Referred to the Committee on Tax Policy

Jan. 24, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Jan. 25, 2018

Amendment offered by Rep. Shane Hernandez (R-83)

To not make the exemption "refundable".

The amendment failed by voice vote

Passed in the House 100 to 6 (details)

Received in the Senate

Jan. 30, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Finance

Feb. 6, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 12, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations