Reminder: Local Sales Tax Proposals Due to Legislature by Jan. 31
Cities seeking local sales tax authority must submit required resolutions and supporting materials to House and Senate taxes committee chairs.
The 2026 Legislative Session begins on Feb. 17, but cities seeking consideration of a local sales tax proposal must submit required materials by Jan. 31. The city must submit a resolution proposing the local sales tax, details on the projects the tax would fund, and documentation on regional significance.
Submitting this information to the House and Senate taxes committee chairs by Jan. 31 is a required under the law. Cities are also encouraged to contact to their legislators to discuss the proposed projects and next steps for drafting a bill for consideration during 2026 legislative session.
- For more information, access LMC’s memo on the process to obtain local sales tax authority.
- For questions about the process, contact the League’s intergovernmental relations (IGR) staff.
