Authorizes public library districts in various counties to submit a sales tax to voters
HB 1621 allows public library districts in specific counties to propose a sales tax to voters for library funding. It applies to counties meeting precise population thresholds (e.g., counties with 13,200-13,300 residents or counties with a city seat of 6,000-7,000 residents), enabling them to seek voter approval for a local sales tax. The bill does not set tax rates but authorizes the process for library districts to submit such measures to the public. This directly affects residents in qualifying counties through potential new local funding for library services.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Dec 1, 2025
Last action May 15, 2026
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May 15, 2026
Committee
Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
lower
Dec 1, 2025
Introduced
Prefiled (H)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Bruce Sassmann
RRepublican
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