An Act authorizing an increase in the limit of a local excise tax that the city of Salem may impose for the purpose of funding school and municipal facilities
Hearing scheduled for 07/20/2026 from 09:00 AM-05:00 PM in Written Testimony Only
Summary
The legislation would authorize the city of Salem to increase the maximum amount it can levy as a local excise tax, directing the additional revenue to school and municipal facility projects. This change would affect Salem residents and businesses that pay the tax and could provide more funding for local education and infrastructure. The measure is currently referred to a House committee after receiving Senate concurrence.
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