Oklahoma soldiers called to duty may get tuition reimbursement thanks to state Rep. Fred Jordan.
House Bill 1301, by Jordan, provides for a 100 percent refund of tuition and fees if a member of the Oklahoma National or Air Guard or the five branches of military reserves gets deployed during the school year.
“It is not fair to make these young men and women pay for classes they never got to finish because they were called to fight for our country,” said Jordan, R-Jenks. “This bill is a small way to show our appreciation to these men and women for their service during difficult times. They are great Americans that all legislators can be proud to support.”
Jordan, who served as a Captain in the Marine Corps, filed legislation last year that would have increased the income tax deduction for military income from $1,500 to $5,000 for all active, reserve, and National Guard service members. The bill passed the House but did not pass the Senate.
HB 1301 passed out of House Appropriations and Budget Committee today.
Oklahoma military members are one step closer to getting an income tax break thanks to state Rep. Fred Jordan.
House Bill 2706, by Jordan, would increase the income tax deduction for military income from $1,500 to $5,000 for all active, reserve, and National Guard service members.
With the new $5,000 exemption, Jordan said 75 percent of National Guard members and reservists will pay little to no state tax on their military income.
"These men and women's job is to serve and protect us
all," said Jordan, R-Jenks. "This bill is a small part of
the great thanks we want to show these brave men
and women for their selfless service during difficult
times. These individuals and their families live a life
of service and dedication to this country. They are
great Americans that all legislators can be proud to support."
Jordan, who served as a Captain in the Marine Corps,
filed legislation last year that exempted all military
income from the Oklahoma state income tax. The bill
passed the House but did not pass the Senate.
The Jenks Republican said this bill is an effort to
incrementally move toward a full tax deduction for
all military pay.
"Taking one step at a time will not burden the state
and allows us to ease into a full repeal while still
giving a helping hand to our military," said Jordan.
HB 2706 passed out of full House today and now heads
to the state Senate for a hearing.
Oklahoma military members may soon get a significant income tax break thanks to state Rep. Fred Jordan.
House Bill 2706, by Rep. Fred Jordan, increases the income tax deduction for military income from $1,500 to $5,000 for all active, reserve, and National Guard service members.
"These men and women's job is to serve and protect us
all," said Jordan, R-Jenks. "This bill is a small part of
the great thanks we want to show these brave men and
women for their selfless service during difficult times.
They are great Americans that all Oklahomans can be
proud to support."
Jordan, who served as a Captain in the Marine Corps,
filed legislation last year that exempted all military
income from the Oklahoma state income tax. The bill
passed the House but was held up in the Senate.
"This is a step to take us in the direction of a full tax
deduction for military pay," said Jordan. "Taking one
step at a time will not burden the state and allow us to
ease into a full repeal while still giving a helping hand
to our military."
With the $5,000 exemption, Jordan said 60 percent
of National Guard members and reservists will be
exempt from all state income tax.
HB 2706 passed out of the House Sub-Committee on
Tax and Revenue today.
Oklahoma soldiers called to duty may get tuition reimbursement thanks to state Rep. Fred Jordan.
