SB 897 – Extends the authority for regional jail districts to impose a sales tax from September 30, 2015, to September 30, 2027

• Sponsor: Wallingford
• LR Number: 6121S.01I
• Committee: Jobs, Economic Development and Local Government
• Last Action: 3/26/2014 - Voted Do Pass S Jobs, Economic Development and Local Government Committee
• Effective Date: August 28, 2014

Current Bill Summary

SB 897 - Currently, regional jail districts are authorized to impose a sales tax of up to 1/2% on sales in the district. The authority to impose this tax expires on September 30, 2015. This act extends the authority of the districts to collect the tax until September 30, 2027.

This act is similar to HB 1923 (2014). This act is similar to a provision in HCS/HB 2112 (2014), CCS/HCS/SB 584 (2014), and HCS/SCS/SB 824 (2014).

MIKE HAMMANN