12/19/06-A bill to allow parish governments to split vehicle sales tax revenue instead of it going into the state's general fund has died.
Sponsored by Rep. Joel Robideaux, I-Lafayette, HB118 remained in the House Appropriations Committee when the special session ended Dec. 15 - two days earlier than planned.
The bill would have divided revenue from the 4 percent sales tax according to population. But Robideaux said the estimated $273 million could be split different ways, such as by vehicle sales or factoring in highway miles in a parish.
An identical Senate bill - SB26 - met the same fate.
12/13/06-A bill awaiting consideration in the special session would allow parish governments to split vehicle sales tax revenue instead of it going into the state’s general fund.
Sponsored by Rep. Joel Robideaux, I-Lafayette, HB118 would divide revenue from the 4 percent sales tax according to population. But Robideaux said the estimated $273 million could be split different ways, such as by vehicle sales or factoring in highway miles in a parish.
The bill is in the House Appropriations Committee.
For bill status, call (225) 342-2456. In Louisiana, call 1-800-256-3793.
An identical Senate bill – SB26 – is in the Senate Finance Committee.
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