Bill
HB 1132
Overview: HB 1132 - Rush County food and beverage tax.Purpose and Intent: This bill seeks to authorize the implementation of a food and beverage tax in Rush County. The primary goa
Overview: HB 1132 - Rush County food and beverage tax.
Purpose and Intent: This bill seeks to authorize the implementation of a food and beverage tax in Rush County. The primary goal is to generate additional revenue that can be used to fund local infrastructure, economic development, and tourism-related initiatives within the county.
Key Provisions:
- Allows the Rush County Council to impose a tax of up to 1% on the gross retail sales of food and beverages sold in the county
- Specifies that the revenue generated from the tax must be used for the following purposes:
- Improving and maintaining local roads and bridges
- Funding economic development projects and initiatives
- Promoting tourism and enhancing visitor attractions
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Residents of Rush County, who may face slightly higher prices for food and beverages due to the tax
- Businesses in the food and beverage industry, such as restaurants, bars, and grocery stores, which will be responsible for collecting and remitting the tax
- Local government entities, which will have access to the additional revenue generated by the tax to invest in infrastructure, economic development, and tourism
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill has been authored by Representative Criswell and is currently in the legislative process. The next step would be for the bill to be considered by the appropriate committee(s) before potentially moving to a full vote in the legislature.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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