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FL S0160

Bill

Status

Failed

4/30/2010

Primary Sponsor

Carey Baker

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Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Exempts the sales tax on books, clothing, wallets, and bags with a sales price of $50 or less per item during July 31 - August 10, 2010
  • Exempts the sales tax on school supplies (pens, pencils, erasers, notebooks, scissors, tape, glue, rulers, computer disks, protractors, compasses, calculators) with a sales price of $10 or less per item during the same period
  • Defines "books" as bound printed sheets published in a volume, excluding newspapers and magazines; defines "clothing" as wearable apparel including footwear but excluding watches, jewelry, and umbrellas
  • Exemption does not apply to sales within theme parks, entertainment complexes, public lodging establishments, or airports
  • Appropriates $251,317 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Revenue for the 2009-2010 fiscal year to administer the exemption

Legislative Description

Sales Tax Exemption/Books/Clothing/School Supplies [WPSC]

Last Action

Died in Committee on Finance and Tax, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 483 (Ch. 2010-93)

4/30/2010

Committee Referrals

Finance and Tax12/9/2009

Full Bill Text

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