Personal income taxes: deductions: tips.

Summary

The bill lets certain low‑to‑moderate‑income workers who regularly receive tips deduct up to $20,000 of those tips from their state taxable income. It applies to tax years 2026 through 2035 and is aimed at helping struggling workers keep more of their earnings. The deduction is limited to taxpayers who meet specific income, occupation, and licensing criteria.

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Vote

From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on L., P.E. & R. (Ayes 5. Noes 0. Page 872.) (April 23). · Apr 24, 2025

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 23, 2025
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 12, 2025
• Revenue and Taxation Committee Hearing
  Revenue and Taxation · Apr 23, 2025

History

1. Feb 2, 2026Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
2. May 23, 2025May 23 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.
3. May 16, 2025Set for hearing May 23.
4. May 12, 2025May 12 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.
5. May 5, 2025From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
6. May 2, 2025Set for hearing May 12.
7. Apr 29, 2025Withdrawn from committee.
8. Apr 29, 2025Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
9. Apr 28, 2025Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on L., P.E. & R.
10. Apr 24, 2025From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on L., P.E. & R. (Ayes 5. Noes 0. Page 872.) (April 23).
11. Apr 11, 2025Set for hearing April 30 in L., P.E. & R. pending receipt.
12. Apr 4, 2025Set for hearing April 23.

The 12 most recent of 15 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Ochoa Bogh · sponsor
• Grove
• Hurtado
• Seyarto
• Valladares

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