Louisiana · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

HB 656: TAX/SALES & USE: Repeals the reduction in the state sales and use tax rate and dedicates a portion of the avails of the state sales tax to fund teacher pay raises (EG -$276,800,000 GF RV See Note)

In committee Last action June 9, 2025: Called from the calendar.

Plain-language summary

HB 656 is a bill introduced in the Louisiana House on April 23, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: TAX/SALES & USE: Repeals the reduction in the state sales and use tax rate and dedicates a portion of the avails of the state sales tax to fund teacher pay raises (EG -$276,800,000 GF RV See Note). Primary sponsor: Edmond Jordan (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (June 9, 2025): Called from the calendar.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Edmond Jordan (Democratic). 1 co-sponsor.