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S 6385

Extends the authority of the county of Madison to impose an additional rate of sales and compensating use taxes

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Joe Griffo

Extends Madison County's authority to levy an additional sales and use tax, enabling funding for county services and projects; affects residents, shoppers, and local businesses.

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Bill Summary · S 6385

Summary of Bill S 6385: Extends the authority of the county of Madison to impose an additional rate of sales and compensating use taxes

Overview

S 6385 is a local government tax authority bill that extends Madison County’s ability to impose an additional sales and compensating use tax. The bill was introduced on March 13, 2025, and was signed into law on August 7, 2025 as Chapter 293. A companion bill in the Assembly is A 7030.

Purpose and Intent

  • Authorizes Madison County to impose an additional rate of sales and compensating use taxes.
  • The bill’s title indicates the aim is to extend the county’s existing authority to levy an extra local tax, presumably to fund county services or projects authorized under local law and home rule provisions.

Key Provisions (as inferred from title and status)

  • Extends the county’s authority to levy an additional sales and compensating use tax rate.
  • The text would specify the rate, scope, and purposes, though those details are not provided in the summary.
  • Likely includes provisions typical for local option taxes, such as administration, collection, and duration (sunset provisions) and potential limitations or oversight mechanisms.
  • The bill includes a “home rule” process element, indicating alignment with local governance authority and enabling the county to pursue this tax under state home rule provisions.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Primary: Madison County government and residents/businesses within Madison County.
  • Local government: County officials and departments that would administer and benefit from the tax revenue.
  • Local economy: Depending on the rate and use, there could be impacts on consumer costs for purchases subject to the tax.

Legislative History and Status

  • Introduced: March 13, 2025
  • Referrals: Referred to Investigations and Government Operations (initial committee).
  • Progression: Passed the Senate on May 27, 2025; delivered to the Assembly the same day; referred to Ways and Means in the Assembly; advanced to third reading and passed in the Assembly by June 11, 2025; return to Senate and subsequent steps followed.
  • Governor: Delivered to Governor August 4, 2025; signed into law on August 7, 2025.
  • Sponsors: Primary sponsor Joseph A. Griffo.
  • Related Bill: A 7030 (companion bill in the Assembly).

Effective Date and Sunset

  • The provided information confirms enactment as Chapter 293 on August 7, 2025, but does not specify the exact effective date or any sunset provision. The full text would clarify when the new authority takes effect and whether any expiration is attached.

Additional Notes

  • For a complete understanding of rate, authorized uses of revenue, duration, sunset provisions, and any conditions or limitations, the enacted text (Chapter 293) and the companion Assembly text (A 7030) should be reviewed. If you’d like, I can summarize those provisions once the full text is available.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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