Prohibits the use of tax dollars for reparations

HB 164 prohibits any local government (such as cities or counties) from using taxpayer funds to provide reparations based on race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, or economic class. The bill directly affects municipal budgets and local government spending decisions by banning these specific uses of public money. Key provisions explicitly state that political subdivisions cannot allocate tax dollars for reparations programs targeting any of the listed protected characteristics. The bill is currently pending in the House Emerging Issues committee, with no further action taken beyond initial readings.