Revenue diversification legislation passes out of House chamber

Legislation to diversify county tax revenue options has passed out of the Kentucky House of Representatives. HB 475, sponsored by Representative Michael Meredith, proposes an amendment to the Constitution of Kentucky that would permit the General Assembly to expand and modernize the revenue options available to counties. 

Currently, Section 181 of the Kentucky Constitution limits the types of taxes local governments can impose, resulting in a reliance on outdated and limited options.

This measure is necessary to fulfill the revenue needs of counties today to fund the services residents expect while maintaining local control and decision making. Should the bill be signed into law, it would be placed on the November ballot for voters to consider. 

The bill was passed with an overwhelming majority on the floor of the House of Representatives and now heads to the Senate for consideration. 

We are grateful for the support of Rep. Meredith for sponsoring the bill. Click here to contact your Senate members today and ask for their support of HB 475. You can also call the Legislative Message Line Monday-Friday at 1-800-372-7181 and leave a message with an operator who will deliver it to them.