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AR HB1233

Bill

Status

Failed

4/27/2011

Primary Sponsor

Bruce Westerman

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Origin

House of Representatives

88th General Assembly (2011 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Exempts sales and use tax on construction materials produced in the United States and used in public construction projects funded by public entities.

  • Defines "construction material" to include 32 specific categories such as appliances, asphalt, electrical equipment, plumbing fixtures, ready-mix concrete, roofing materials, steel building materials, and wood products.

  • Requires materials to be either wholly produced in the United States or substantially transformed in the United States into a new and different manufactured good to qualify for the exemption.

  • Applies the exemption only to the portion of construction projects paid for with public funds from the state, political subdivisions, or federal government.

  • Directs the Director of the Department of Finance and Administration to promulgate rules for implementation, effective the first day of the calendar quarter following the act's enactment.

Legislative Description

To Promote Sustainable Economic Development And Domestic Job Growth; And To Create An Exemption From Sales And Use Tax For Certain Construction Materials Used For Public Construction Projects.

Last Action

House Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

4/27/2011

Committee Referrals

Revenue and Taxation1/26/2011

Full Bill Text

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