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MS SB3095

Bill

Status

Failed

2/22/2023

Primary Sponsor

Derrick Simmons

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Origin

Senate

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Exempts from Mississippi state sales tax all retail sales of food and drink for human consumption that are eligible for purchase with USDA food stamps (SNAP benefits), regardless of whether food stamps are actually used for the purchase
  • Expands the existing exemption, which only covers food actually purchased with food stamps, to include all SNAP-eligible food items sold at retail
  • Amends Section 27-65-111 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, which governs miscellaneous sales tax exemptions
  • Effective date is July 1, 2023

Legislative Description

Sales tax; exempt sales of groceries.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/22/2023

Committee Referrals

Finance2/17/2023

Full Bill Text

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