SB 654-FN (2026): creating tax credits for businesses that have on-site child care services and for businesses that provide health care coverage for certain employees.

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SB 654-FN (2026)

creating tax credits for businesses that have on-site child care services and for businesses that provide health care coverage for certain employees.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2025-2026
  • Senate committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: Taxes - State

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 4, 2026. The committee voted 3–2 to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2026-0829s). The committee's amendment (2026-0829s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 5, 2026, changing the text of the bill. On March 5, 2026 the Senate adopted the motion that it ought to pass with an amendment on a voice vote, but its referral to the Finance committee was left pending. On March 5, 2026 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Timothy Lang.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 4, 2026, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, SH 122-123
  • March 5, 2026: floor debate, Senate

Votes

  • March 5, 2026, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-0829s — voice vote, passed
  • March 5, 2026, Senate: Laid on Table — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Ways and Means
  • February 4, 2026: Hearing: 02/04/2026, Room 122-123, SH, 10:00 am
  • March 5, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0829s, 03/05/2026, Vote 3-2
  • March 5, 2026: Committee Amendment # 2026-0829s, AA, VV; 03/05/2026
  • March 5, 2026: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-0829s, MA, VV; 03/05/2026
  • March 5, 2026: Sen. Lang Moved Laid on Table, MA, VV; 03/05/2026
  • March 5, 2026: Pending Motion Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 03/05/2026

Laws It Would Change

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