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S1971Introduced in the Senate

Creating a graduated deed excise tax for affordable housing

IntroducedHouse Steering, Policy and Scheduling

Introduced by Lydia Edwards, District 03-SUF

What does this bill do?

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Official description

For legislation to create a graduated deed excise tax for affordable housing. Revenue.

Where it stands

Committee recommended ought NOT to pass and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling

July 22, 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. House concurred

  3. Hearing scheduled for 09/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

  4. Reporting date extended to Thursday June 25, 2026

  5. Reporting date extended to Monday July 20, 2026

  6. Committee recommended ought NOT to pass and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling

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