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LA SB171

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Robert Allain

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Exempts water, mineral water, carbonated water, and flavored water sold in bottles, jugs, or containers from Louisiana state sales and use tax

  • Expands existing exemptions that already cover food for home consumption, including bakery products, dairy products, soft drinks, fresh fruits, vegetables, and packaged foods

  • Applies to taxable periods beginning on or after July 1, 2025

  • Estimated fiscal impact of $17 million reduction in state General Fund revenue

  • Becomes effective upon signature by the governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action

Legislative Description

Provides a state sales and use tax exemption for certain beverages sold in bottles, jugs, or containers. (gov sig) (OR -$17,000,000 GF RV See Note)

TAX EXEMPTIONS

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Revenue and Fiscal Affairs.

4/14/2025

Committee Referrals

Revenue & Fiscal Affairs4/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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