SENATE BILL 875

Sponsored By:

Senator Lawlah

Entitled:

Tax Incentives for Dentists to Practice in Underserved Areas

Synopsis:

Providing an income tax subtraction modification for an individual's income derived from practicing dentistry in a dentally underserved area of the State, as designated by the Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene, for 5 taxable years; providing a subtraction modification for expenses incurred to buy and install equipment for a dental office in a dentally underserved area if the individual agrees to practice in the area for at least 3 years; defining terms; applying the Act to tax years after 1999; etc.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action

2/28

First Reading Senate Rules

3/2

Re-referred Budget and Taxation

3/8

Hearing 3/16 at 2:00 p.m.

3/20

Withdrawn

House Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

DENTISTS

EQUIPMENT -see also- MOTOR VEHICLE EQUIPMENT

EXEMPTIONS

HEALTH OCCUPATIONS -see also specific health occupations-

INCOME TAX

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Tax - General

( 10-207 , 10-207 , 10-208 , 10-208 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered