Relating to rural health care tax credits; prescribing an effective date.
Summary
Expands the rural health care income tax credit to include pharmacist services performed in rural communities. Directs the Office of Rural Health to establish criteria for certifying pharmacists as eligible for the credit. Applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2025
Last action Jun 28, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Jun 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
lower
Jan 17, 2025
Committee
Referred to Behavioral Health and Health Care with subsequent referral to Revenue.
lower
Jan 13, 2025
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
7 primary · 13 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Cyrus Javadi
DDemocratic
P
Ed Diehl
RRepublican
P
Emily McIntire
RRepublican
P
John Lively
DDemocratic
P
Lucetta Elmer
RRepublican
P
Susan McLain
DDemocratic
P
Virgle Osborne
RRepublican
Co
Alek Skarlatos
RRepublican
Co
Anna Scharf
RRepublican
Co
Bobby Levy
RRepublican
Co
Boomer Wright
RRepublican
Co
Court Boice
RRepublican
Co
Darcey Edwards
RRepublican
Co
Darin Harbick
RRepublican
Co
David Gomberg
DDemocratic
Co
Jeff Helfrich
RRepublican
Co
Kevin Mannix
RRepublican
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