SB 683 – Creates an income tax credit for poll workers

• Sponsor: Wilson
• LR Number: 3071S.01I
• Committee: Governmental Accountability and Fiscal Oversight
• Last Action: 1/19/2010 - Second Read and Referred S Governmental Accountability and Fiscal Oversight Committee
• Journal Page: S129
• Effective Date: August 28, 2010

Current Bill Summary

SB 683 - This act provides a tax credit for a taxpayer who serves as a poll worker for an election. The tax credit is equal to fifty dollars per election in which the taxpayer serves as a poll worker, not to exceed one hundred dollars per taxpayer per year. The tax credit is non-refundable, but may be carried forward five years until used. The provisions of this act shall automatically sunset six years from the effective date of the act if not re-authorized.

This act is similar to Senate Bill 74 (2009), Senate Bill 989 (2008), and Senate Bill 1098 (2006).

JASON ZAMKUS