MS HB1691

Reduces sales tax exemption for raw materials used by manufacturers in processing vessels and barges of 50+ tons from full exemption to 50% exemption, effective July 1, 2017.

Eliminates sales tax exemption for electricity, current, power, steam, coal, natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, and other fuel sold to manufacturers for industrial purposes.

Reduces sales tax exemption for tangible personal property and services sold to nonprofit hospitals and infirmaries from full exemption to 50% exemption.

Eliminates the sales tax exemption for retail sales of firearms, ammunition, and hunting supplies during the annual Mississippi Second Amendment Weekend holiday (last Friday in August through following Sunday).