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GA HR1478
Resolution
Status
Introduced
3/12/2020
Primary Sponsor
Karla Drenner
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AI Summary
- Georgia House Resolution expressing support for tax parity between breast pump collection/storage supplies and infant formula, which is generally already exempt from state sales and use tax
- Highlights that CDC, WHO, AAP, AAFP, and NIH recommend exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months of an infant's life
- Notes that average maternity leave is 10 weeks, leaving working mothers reliant on breast pumps for an additional 14 weeks to meet breastfeeding recommendations
- Argues that taxing breast pumps and related supplies while exempting infant formula creates an inequitable financial burden on mothers
- Non-binding resolution sponsored by Representatives Drenner (85th), Henson (86th), and Carter (92nd); directs the Clerk to distribute copies to the public and press
Legislative Description
Parity for breast pump collection and storage supplies; support
Last Action
House Second Readers
6/15/2020
Full Bill Text
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