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HB1024Introduced in the House

LOCAL CLOSED-DOOR TAX INCREASE

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Introduced by John Cabello, District 90

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Creates the Prohibition of Closed-Door Tax Increases Act. Provides that a unit of local government may not increase a levied tax without authorization by referendum of the electors of the unit of local government. Provides that a referendum to increase a levied tax must include a sunset clause on which the tax increase authorized by the referendum measure shall expire. Provides that, if an increase in a levied tax is intended to generate a cash flow to service a debt, the increase must sunset no later than the date that the debt is scheduled to be paid off, and, if an increase in a levied tax is intended to generate a cash flow that will be spent for purposes other than debt service, the increase must sunset no later than 10 years after the date on which the tax increase begins. Provides that, to the extent the Act conflicts with any other provision of law, the Act controls. Provides that nothing in the Act infringes upon the right of a unit of local government to impose or increase nontax fines or fees. Provides that the Department of Revenue shall adopt rules to enforce the Act. Limits concurrent exercise of home rule taxing powers.

Where it stands

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Travis Weaver

May 7, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Prefiled with Clerk by Rep. John M. Cabello

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Rules Committee

  4. Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee

  5. To Tax Policy: Other Taxes Subcommittee

  6. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  7. Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee

  8. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  9. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Ryan Spain

  10. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Schmidt

  11. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony M. McCombie

  12. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jackie Haas

  13. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Regan Deering

  14. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Sheehan

  15. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandun Schweizer

  16. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jeff Keicher

  17. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Coffey, Jr.

  18. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Travis Weaver

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