❌ SB129
Authorize tax credit for employer group health plan premiums
Current Status: In Senate Committee (Ways and Means)
Summary
The bill authorizes a refundable tax credit for employers who purchase group health benefit plans providing basic health care services to their employees. The credit is set at 1.3% of the premiums paid during the calendar year and is applicable only to certain taxpayers, excluding those using self-insurance. The bill also outlines the order in which credits must be claimed and specifies that excess credits can be refunded.
Rationale
The bill introduces a government-mandated tax credit for employer health plans, which conflicts with Libertarian principles advocating for minimal government intervention in economic matters and the free market. Both the LP and LPO platforms oppose government-imposed benefits and taxation, leading to low alignment scores.
Risks and Concerns
- Increased government involvement in health care
- Potential for cronyism in tax credit allocation
- Distortion of free market principles