Personal Income Tax Law: credit: nurses.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill adds a $2,000 annual tax credit for qualified nurses who work full‑time at designated rural health facilities. It applies to taxable years beginning Jan. 1, 2027 through Dec. 31, 2031 and is refundable or carry‑forward if it exceeds the taxpayer’s liability. The credit is intended to boost recruitment and retention of nurses in underserved rural areas.

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Vote

From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 5. Noes 0. Page 4015.) (April 22). · Apr 22, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 4, 2026
• Revenue and Taxation Committee Hearing
  Revenue and Taxation · Apr 22, 2026
• Revenue and Taxation
  Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee · Apr 22, 2026

History

1. May 14, 2026May 14 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.
2. May 8, 2026Set for hearing May 14.
3. May 4, 2026May 4 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.
4. Apr 28, 2026Set for hearing May 4.
5. Apr 23, 2026Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
6. Apr 22, 2026From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 5. Noes 0. Page 4015.) (April 22).
7. Apr 9, 2026Set for hearing April 22.
8. Feb 26, 2026Referred to Com. on REV. & TAX.
9. Feb 17, 2026From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 16.
10. Feb 13, 2026Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Sponsors

• Dahle · sponsor

Bill text

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