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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edmond Jordan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Tehmi Chassion | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Called from the calendar.
- Read by title, returned to the calendar.
- Called from the calendar.
- Read by title, returned to the calendar.
- Notice given.
- Scheduled for floor debate on 06/09/2025.
- Called from the calendar.
- Read by title, returned to the calendar.
- Notice given.
- Scheduled for floor debate on 06/08/2025.
- Called from the calendar.
- Read by title, returned to the calendar.
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