FN-AREYDQS-2 Page 1 FISCAL NOTE House Bill 163 Committee: Financial Services Sponsor: Representative Faulkner Analyst: Riley Aaron Date: 02/19/2025 House Bill 163 as reported by the Committee on Financial Services could increase income tax receipts to the Education Trust Fund by an estimated cumulative maximum of $7.2 million, beginning in fiscal year 2025 by allowing research and development expenses to be deducted from taxable income, instead of amortized under current law.