SB 6194 would restrict city authority to tax businesses to include only those taxes specifically authorized by statute. The bill would grandfather in any existing business taxes being levied. The intent of the bill is to rein in city business licensing and taxing authority, which is viewed as exceeding current statutory and constitutional authority.

AWC opposes preemption of local decision-making authority, particularly when the preemption further reduces locally elected city officials’ ability to fund critical services and make revenue choices for their communities.

Dates to remember

SB 6194 is being heard in the Senate Local Government Committee on Tuesday, January 14 at 8 am.