SB 1074: Eden/Mills River/Guilford Art 46 Local Act.
SB 1074 status: Introduced — Ratified (updated Jul 2, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialHere is the plain English version: **Eden, Mills River, and Guilford County are asking the state government for permission to let their voters decide whether to increase the local sales tax to pay for community projects. The bill is currently waiting for a vote in the State Senate.**
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- potential funding for local public projects
Risks
- no direct environmental impact specified
Economy
Benefits
- provides local governments tool for infrastructure funding
Risks
- potential increase in the local sales tax burden
Society
Benefits
- utilizes democratic process via local voter referendums
Risks
- tax increases may affect household disposable income
How trustworthy & consequential it is
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OpenStates
Confidence
lowlow
Analysis status
OpenStates summary
potential regressive impact of sales tax on lower-income residents
analysis based on summary, not full bill text
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