TAX/INCOME TAX: Reduces the rate of the individual income tax and authorizes an income tax deduction for taxpayers sixty-five years of age and older (RE -$377,900,000 GF RV See Note)
HB 667 proposes to reduce the individual income tax rate. Additionally, it authorizes a new income tax deduction specifically for taxpayers who are sixty-five years of age and older. The bill directly affects individuals who pay state income tax, with a particular benefit for senior citizens through the new deduction. The amendments mentioned in the text relate to the operative date, setting it for January 1, 2027, if a separate bill (HB 678) also passes.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2025
House Passage
May 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 23, 2025
Last action May 12, 2025
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HB667 Reengrossed
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HB667 Engrossed
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May 7, 2025
MINOR
The bill was renumbered from 'Reengrossed' to 'Engrossed,' indicating it is the final version ready for signing. The effective date for the tax rate reduction was clarified to occur on January 1, 2027, while the operative status (when the law becomes active) is now contingent on the adoption of a separate constitutional amendment. Additionally, the reference number for that constitutional amendment was updated from House Bill 678 to House Bill 472.
Scope change
The bill's scope remains focused on reducing the individual income tax rate and linking its activation to a constitutional amendment, but the conditions for activation were made more specific.
TIMELINE
The language regarding when the Act becomes operative was changed from a direct date to a conditional event, requiring the adoption of a specific constitutional amendment.
The reference to the constitutional amendment bill was updated from House Bill No. 678 to House Bill No. 472.
TECHNICAL
The document title was updated from 'REENGROSSED' to 'ENGROSSED' to reflect the final version of the legislation.
Floor votes · House May 7, 2025
How they voted
83–13
Passed · 5 other
Total votes 101
May 7, 2025
D
Democratic30
43% Nay
R
Republican71
98% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
12
Key actions
2
Committee
2
May 7, 2025
Lower · Passed
Read third time by title, amended, roll called on final passage, yeas 86, nays 13. Finally passed, title adopted, ordered to the Senate.
lower
Apr 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported with amendments (15-0).
lower
Apr 24, 2025
Committee
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
lower
1 primary · 8 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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