HB1281Introduced in the House
Reduce the sales and use tax rates on food, to increase the rates for certain taxes, use taxes, and excise taxes, and to provide a new fund for school district capital outlay projects.
Introduced by Erik Muckey, District 15
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Reduce the sales and use tax rates on food, to increase the rates for certain taxes, use taxes, and excise taxes, and to provide a new fund for school district capital outlay projects.
Where it stands
Taxation Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 0. H.J. 9
February 19, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: Deferred to the 41st legislative day · February 19, 2026
11
Yes
0
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
13 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Kent Roe | 4 | Yes |
| Aaron Aylward | 6 | Yes |
| Tim Czmowski | 6 | Absent |
| Tim Walburg | 8 | Absent |
| Keri Weems | 11 | Yes |
| John Hughes | 13 | Yes |
| Mike Weisgram | 24 | Yes |
| Will Mortenson | 24 | Yes |
| Rebecca Reimer | 26 | Yes |
| Peri Pourier | 27 | Yes |
Bill history
First read in House and referred to House Taxation H.J. 220
Scheduled for hearing
Scheduled for hearing
Taxation Motion to amend, Passed H.J. 9 Amendment 1281A
Taxation Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 0. H.J. 9
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