❌ HB122
Create tax credit for employers providing organ donors paid leave
Current Status: In Senate Committee (Ways and Means)
Summary
The bill creates a nonrefundable income tax credit for employers who provide paid leave to employees who are organ donors. The credit is available for up to $300 per day for a maximum of 30 days of leave, with a total cap of $54,000 in donation leave benefits per taxable year. Employers must be registered with the e-verify program to qualify for the credit.
Rationale
The bill introduces a government-mandated tax credit for specific employer benefits, which conflicts with the Libertarian principles of minimal government intervention in employment contracts and economic freedom. Both the LP and LPO platforms emphasize limited government involvement in labor markets and oppose mandated benefits.
Risks and Concerns
- Increases government involvement in employer-employee relationships
- Potential for cronyism in tax credit allocation
- Encourages dependency on government incentives