Last week, Governor John Bel Edwards finally shared the details of his proposed new tax on employers known as the Commercial Activity Tax (CAT). In public statements, the Governor continues to blame Louisiana businesses for the state's budget woes.
The Governor's CAT bill was debated in the House Ways and Means Committee Monday, April 24th and will continue on Tuesday, April 25th. In order to defeat this legislation, we need your voice. Please consider joining LABI in Committee next week to either complete a "red" card of opposition (if you do not wish to speak) or to testify to explain your concerns in more detail to the Committee. Email jimp@labi.orgto engage.
Please review HB 628 by Rep. Sam Jones, which imposes the CAT and take a look at
LABI's overview of the CAT to learn more. Also, check out the what the tax structure would look like under the proposed CAT
HERE courtesy of the Tax Foundation. Then tell your legislators how this tax would affect your business and your ability to create and retain jobs in Louisiana.
To email legislators now, click the "Take Action" button below, and you will be taken to LABI's online Action Center. Then in the Actions block, click on the "1. Advocacy Campaign" to enter our message platform. Enter your information, and hit SEND.
News
Read the latest President's View: Anonymous Sources to read real comments from real Louisiana people, right
HERE.
ICYMI: The Advocate reported on the "nightmare" of a proposal, Govern
or Edward's proposed CAT. Click HERE to read more.
Would amend the Constitution to exclude all school millages from the Industrial Property Tax Exemption. This bill passed out of the Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Committee as amended with no objection. LABI put in a card of opposition. The bill remains on the Senate floor calendar.
Authorizes all district courts to establish reentry courts. This bill passed out of the Criminal Justice Committee as amended with no objection. LABI put in a card for support.
Provides relative to the release date of an inmate required to complete certain programs prior to release on parole. This bill passed the Criminal Justice Committee with amendments. LABI put in a card in support.
Imposes the Commercial Activity Tax. LABI opposes this bill and will be providing testimony on Monday and Tuesday in the Ways and Means Committee. We are looking for anyone who is willing to voice their opposition - please contact jimp@labi.orgto engage.
Imposes the La. Margins Tax and repeals the corporation income tax. This bill will be discussed in the Ways and Means Committee Tuesday.
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