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SB160 • 2025

Repeals the state payroll tax on wages imposed to finance transportation investments and improvements and maintain existing public transportation services.

Repeals the state payroll tax on wages imposed to finance transportation investments and improvements and maintain existing public transportation services.

Labor Taxes
Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Senator Meek
Last action
2025-06-27
Official status
In Senate Committee
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2025-06-27 Senate

    In committee upon adjournment.

  2. 2025-01-17 Senate

    Referred to Finance and Revenue, then Transportation.

  3. 2025-01-13 Senate

    Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act would end the tax on wages that funds statewide transportation uses. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.4).
Repeals the state payroll tax on wages imposed to finance transportation investments and improvements and maintain existing public transportation services.
Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Relating to: Relating to transportation taxes; prescribing an effective date.
Current location: In Senate Committee