2005 Senate Bill 43

Establish underserved area phycisian tax credit

Introduced in the Senate

Jan. 25, 2005

Introduced by Sen. Samuel B. Thomas (D-4)

To authorize a $5,000 income tax credit for certain physicians who provide medical care in underserved areas.

Referred to the Committee on Finance

June 14, 2005

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

April 18, 2006

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that lowers the potential tax credit from $5,000 to $2,500.

The substitute passed by voice vote

April 20, 2006

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To authorize a $2,500 income tax credit for certain physicians who provide medical care in underserved areas.

Received in the House

April 25, 2006

Referred to the Committee on Tax Policy