REVENUE-VARIOUS
Summary
Amends the State Commemorative Dates Act. Designates July 25 of each year as Emmett Till Day, to be observed throughout the State as a day in honor and remembrance of Emmett Till.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
May 2025
House Passage
Jun 2025
Senate Passage
May 2025
Signed into Law
Jun 2025
Introduced Apr 9, 2025
Signed Jun 16, 2025
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What changed between versions
Engrossed
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Enrolled
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4 edits
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Jun 16, 2025
MODERATE
The bill was converted from an 'Engrossed' draft to an 'Enrolled' final version, replacing a section about Emmett Till Day with detailed provisions for a tax amnesty program and updating tax discount limits for retailers. This change shifts the bill's focus from a commemorative observance to specific tax relief measures and administrative adjustments for the Department of Revenue.
Scope change
The bill's scope changed from establishing a state commemorative date to implementing a multi-year tax amnesty program and modifying tax collection rules for retailers.
SCOPE
Removed the designation of July 25 as 'Emmett Till Day,' which was the primary subject of the original bill text.
TIMELINE
Added a tax amnesty program with specific periods for relief, including dates in 2003, 2010, 2019, and 2025, allowing taxpayers to avoid interest and penalties for past unpaid taxes.
ELIGIBILITY
Established eligibility criteria for the amnesty, excluding taxpayers currently involved in criminal investigations or pending litigation regarding tax nonpayment or fraud.
REQUIREMENT
Modified the tax discount allowed to retailers for filing returns, increasing the monthly cap to $1,000 starting in 2025 and clarifying how discounts are calculated for transaction-based filings.
Floor votes · Senate May 31, 2025 · House Apr 8, 2025
How they voted
30–25
Passed · 3 other
Total votes 58
May 31, 2025
D
Democratic39
76% Yea
R
Republican19
100% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
100
Key actions
16
Committee
17
Amendments
13
Jun 16, 2025
Signed into law
Governor Approved
lower
Jun 4, 2025
Lower · Passed
Passed Both Houses
lower
May 31, 2025
Introduced
Motion Filed to Reconsider Vote Rep. Will Guzzardi
lower
May 31, 2025
Introduced
Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 House Concurs 071-043-000
lower
May 31, 2025
Introduced
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 House Concurs 071-043-000
lower
May 31, 2025
Lower · Passed
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 071-043-000
lower
May 31, 2025
Introduced
Motion Filed to Suspend House Rule(s) for Immediate Consideration Rep. Bob Morgan; 15d
lower
May 31, 2025
Lower · Passed
Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 005-000-000
lower
May 31, 2025
Lower · Passed
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 005-000-000
lower
May 31, 2025
Lower · Passed
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 005-000-000
lower
May 31, 2025
Committee
Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
lower
May 31, 2025
Committee
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
lower
May 31, 2025
Committee
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
lower
May 31, 2025
Introduced
Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Curtis J. Tarver, II
lower
May 31, 2025
Introduced
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Curtis J. Tarver, II
lower
May 31, 2025
Lower · Passed
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Curtis J. Tarver, II
lower
May 31, 2025
Introduced
Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1, 2, 3
lower
May 31, 2025
Introduced
Arrived in House
lower
May 31, 2025
Upper · Passed
Third Reading - Passed; 031-025-000
upper
May 31, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Adopted; Villanueva
upper
May 31, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted; Villanueva
upper
May 31, 2025
Introduced
Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Be Approved for Consideration Assignments
upper
May 31, 2025
Introduced
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Be Approved for Consideration Assignments
upper
May 31, 2025
Committee
Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Assignments
upper
May 31, 2025
Introduced
Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Ram Villivalam
upper
May 31, 2025
Committee
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments
upper
May 31, 2025
Introduced
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Celina Villanueva
upper
May 15, 2025
Upper · Passed
Do Pass as Amended Executive; 009-004-000
upper
May 14, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
upper
May 14, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive
upper
May 13, 2025
Committee
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
upper
May 13, 2025
Introduced
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Don Harmon
upper
May 9, 2025
Upper · Passed
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 23, 2025
upper
May 8, 2025
Committee
Assigned to Executive
upper
Apr 9, 2025
Committee
Referred to Assignments
upper
Apr 9, 2025
Introduced
Arrive in Senate
upper
Apr 8, 2025
Lower · Passed
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 113-000-000
lower
Mar 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
Do Pass / Short Debate State Government Administration Committee; 008-000-000
lower
2 primary · 4 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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