HB 1333, which extends authority for the rural county sales tax for public facilities and economic development (referred to as the 0.09 sales tax) until 2054, was heard in the Senate Ways & Means Committee on February 24.

For counties that imposed the tax prior to August 1, 2009, the sales tax authority is currently limited to 25 years after imposition. In addition, counties that imposed the tax prior to August 1, 2009, but now exceed the population limits to qualify as rural, will also continue to be eligible to collect the tax under the bill.

Cities support this county sales tax credit authority and frequently partner on local economic development projects using the funds.