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LD 1294: An Act To Expand The Dependent Exemption Tax Credit

Mattie DaughtryIntroduced

LD 1294 status: Introduced — Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD) (updated Apr 29, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score65/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactModerate impact 60/100

Bill summary

Official

An Act To Expand The Dependent Exemption Tax Credit. Currently in Senate.

Key analysis

Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion75%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct environmental impact identified

Risks

  • No direct environmental impact identified

Economy

Positive Outlook
65%

Benefits

  • Potential reduction in tax burden for families with dependents
  • Increases disposable household income

Risks

  • Reduces state tax revenue
  • Unknown fiscal impact without full text

Society

Positive Outlook
65%

Benefits

  • Supports family financial stability
  • Assists with household child-rearing costs

Risks

  • None identified
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

Bill metadata only

Warning

Fiscal impact is unquantified due to lack of text.

Limitation

Analysis based on metadata only; full bill text is unavailable.

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD)

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Committee

Upcoming
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Floor

Upcoming
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Governor

Upcoming
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Enacted

Upcoming
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