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MS HB372

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/22/2023

Primary Sponsor

Randal Rushing

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends Mississippi's sales tax exemption for school supplies from a 2-day period (Friday-Saturday) to a 3-day period (Friday-Sunday) during the last weekend in July
  • School supplies under $100 remain tax-exempt, including backpacks, calculators, notebooks, pens, pencils, textbooks, and other items commonly used by students
  • Clothing and footwear under $100 continue to be tax-exempt during the same weekend, but remain limited to the original Friday-Saturday timeframe
  • Municipalities may opt out of the exemption by passing a resolution and notifying the Department of Revenue at least 90 days in advance
  • Effective date: July 1, 2023

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

2/22/2023

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means1/10/2023

Full Bill Text

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