2010 House Bill 6098

Revise “supportive housing” tax breaks

Introduced in the House

April 29, 2010

Introduced by Rep. Marie Donigan (D-26)

To revise details of a state program that authorizes tax breaks for non-profit entities that provide “supportive housing” for low income individuals who require mental health or substance abuse counseling or daily living assistance. The bill would place a cap on the number these tax breaks, establish certain standards for what constitutes a “housing unit,” prohibit certain tax break denial appeals, and more.

Referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental, Urban, and Regional Affairs

May 11, 2010

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

May 19, 2010

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 103 to 4 (details)

Received in the Senate

May 20, 2010

Referred to the Committee on Finance