2002 House Bill 5767

Introduced in the House

Feb. 28, 2002

Introduced by Rep. Gene DeRossett (R-55)

To allow an unemployed worker to deduct from income used to compute state income tax up to $2,500 of college tuition paid for his or her child attending a state college or vocational school. The amount would depend on how long the person was out of work.

Referred to the Committee on Tax Policy

May 15, 2002

Passed in the House 101 to 0 (details)

To replace the previous version of the bill with one recommended by the committee which reported it. The substitute incorporates minor or technical changes resulting from committee testimony and deliberation. These do not affect the substance as previously described.

Received in the Senate

May 15, 2002