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MS HB661

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

6/3/2020

Primary Sponsor

Randal Rushing

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Origin

House of Representatives

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the sales tax exemption period for school supplies from the last Friday-Saturday in July to the last Friday-Sunday in July, effective July 1, 2020.

  • Maintains the existing $100 price threshold for individual items to qualify for the exemption.

  • Keeps the comprehensive list of 41 specific school supply items eligible for the tax-free period, including backpacks, notebooks, pencils, calculators, and textbooks.

  • Preserves exemptions for clothing and footwear under $100 during the same extended weekend period.

Legislative Description

Sales tax; extend time for exemption on retail sales of school supplies during the last weekend in July.

Last Action

Died In Committee

6/3/2020

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means2/6/2020

Full Bill Text

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