Bill > S05180

This bill establishes a tax credit for employers who hire individuals who have successfully completed a judicial diversion substance abuse treatment program or graduated from drug court. The credit is worth $3,000 for the first year of employment and an additional $1,000 if the individual remains employed for an additional 12 months. The credit can be claimed on the employer's state income tax return, with certain limitations on the amount that can be claimed in a given year. The bill also requires the state tax department to issue an annual report on the utilization of this credit and similar credits.