STATE BILLOR HB 4016PASSED

Relating to tax compliance; and prescribing an effective date.

Says that people who get public contracts must obey tax laws and must show proof of compliance with tax laws. (Flesch Readability Score: 76.8). Requires public contractors to demonstrate and maintain tax compliance, through a certification process, as a condition of the execution of a public contract. Becomes operative January 1, 2027. Directs the Secretary of State to study methods for collecting information through business registry function to ensure tax compliance by persons doing business in this state. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Status: Passed; Signed or otherwise enacted
Status date: Apr 13, 2026; 213 days ago
Current chamber: House of Representatives
Session: 2026 Regular Session

OR HB 4016 · PassedApr 13

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Bill details

Last action: Chapter 102, (2026 Laws): Effective date June 5, 2026. · Apr 13, 2026

Bill history

Newest first.

Apr 13, 2026Chapter 102, (2026 Laws): Effective date June 5, 2026.House

Apr 7, 2026Governor signed.House

Mar 10, 2026President signed.Senate

Mar 10, 2026Speaker signed.House

Mar 6, 2026Third reading. Carried by Frederick. Passed. Ayes, 18; Nays, 11--Anderson, Drazan, Girod, Linthicum, McLane, Nash, Robinson, Smith DB, Starr, Thatcher, Weber; Excused, 1--Hayden.Senate

Mar 5, 2026Second reading.Senate

Mar 5, 2026Recommendation: Do pass the B-Eng. bill.Senate

Mar 4, 2026Referred to Ways and Means.Senate

Show 14 earlier actions

Mar 4, 2026First reading. Referred to President's desk.Senate

Mar 4, 2026Third reading. Carried by Nathanson. Passed. Ayes, 35; Nays, 21--Boice, Boshart Davis, Breese-Iverson, Bunch, Cate, Diehl, Edwards, Elmer, Harbick, Helfrich, Lewis, Mannix, McIntire, Osborne, Owens, Reschke, Scharf, Skarlatos, Wallan, Wright, Yunker; Excused, 3--Hartman, Levy B, Valderrama; Excused for Business of the House, 1--Levy E.House

Mar 3, 2026Second reading.House

Mar 3, 2026Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed B-Engrossed.House

Mar 2, 2026Work Session held.House

Feb 27, 2026Returned to Full Committee.House

Feb 27, 2026Work Session held.House

Feb 25, 2026Assigned to Subcommittee On Capital Construction.House

Feb 13, 2026Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.House

Feb 13, 2026Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.House

Feb 11, 2026Work Session held.House

Feb 2, 2026Public Hearing held.House

Feb 2, 2026Referred to Revenue with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.House

Feb 2, 2026First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.House

Recorded votes

House Committee Do pass with amendments and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference. (Printed A-Eng.)Feb 11, 2026 · House · 5 yea · 1 nayPassed

House Committee Do pass with amendments to the A-Eng bill. (Printed B-Eng.)Mar 2, 2026 · House · 14 yea · 7 nayPassed

House Third ReadingMar 4, 2026 · House · 35 yea · 21 nayPassed

Senate Third ReadingMar 6, 2026 · Senate · 18 yea · 11 nayPassed