AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- REAL ESTATE CONVEYANCE TAX
HB 8194 requires that real estate conveyance tax payments be directed to the same municipalities that currently collect them. This bill clarifies the existing payment structure for the tax, ensuring funds flow to the local jurisdictions where the property transaction occurs. It does not change tax rates, eligibility, or create new requirements. The bill focuses solely on the administrative routing of collected tax revenue. (1 sentence, as it is procedural)
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 27, 2026
Last action Mar 25, 2026
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Feb 27, 2026
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02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance
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