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IN SB0015

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/3/2018

Primary Sponsor

John Ruckelshaus

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Origin

Senate

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

Senate Bill 15 Summary

  • Establishes a tax credit for employers whose minimum wage employees complete approved career enhancement training programs, including high school equivalency diplomas, workforce-related degrees, or postsecondary career and technical certifications.

  • Credit amount equals 50% of the difference between an employee's annual compensation before and after completing the training program.

  • Employee must have worked for the employer at least 12 consecutive months before starting training and remain employed at least 12 consecutive months after receiving a wage increase.

  • Maximum total credits allowed per state fiscal year is $1,000,000, with applications approved on a first-come, first-served basis; unused credits may be carried forward for up to 9 consecutive years.

  • Credit program applies to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2018, with new credits unavailable after December 31, 2023, though carryforward credits may be used through January 1, 2034; the chapter expires January 1, 2034.

Legislative Description

Worker career enhancement tax credit. Provides a credit against state tax liability for an employer of an employee earning the federal or state minimum wage who completes a career enhancement training program (program). Provides that the amount of the credit is 50% of the difference between the employee's annual compensation before and after the employee completes the program.

Last Action

Senator Bohacek added as coauthor

1/22/2018

Committee Referrals

Pensions and Labor1/3/2018

Full Bill Text

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