2017 Senate Bill 469

Give some developers tax breaks for rehabbing “historic” structures

Introduced in the Senate

June 21, 2017

Introduced by Sen. Wayne Schmidt (R-37)

To grant certain developers approved by state or local officials credits against the business income tax that are worth up to 25 percent of the amount spent to restore a structure that meets various criteria for being “historic.” Up to 90 percent of credits valued up to $250,000 would be "refundable," making them virtual cash subsidies.

Referred to the Committee on Finance

Nov. 30, 2017

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 13, 2017

Passed in the Senate 36 to 2 (details)

Received in the House

Dec. 13, 2017

Referred to the Committee on Tax Policy

June 6, 2018

Reported without amendment

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