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H5537Introduced in the House

Authorizing an increase in the limit of a local excise tax that the city of Salem may impose for the purpose of funding school and municipal facilities

Introduced

Introduced by Manny Cruz, District 07-ESS

What does this bill do?

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Official description

That the city of Salem be authorized to increase the limit of a local excise tax for the purpose of funding school and municipal facilities. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]

Where it stands

Accompanied a study order, see H5646

August 10, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Referred to the Joint Committee on Revenue

  2. Senate concurred

  3. Hearing scheduled for 07/20/2026 from 09:00 AM-05:00 PM in Written Testimony Only

  4. Accompanied a study order, see H5646

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