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MS SB2862

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/26/2025

Primary Sponsor

Angela Burks Hill

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday on the third Friday in February and the following Saturday, during which specified items are exempt from state sales tax.

  • Exempts portable generators ($1,000 or less) and 14 categories of severe weather preparedness items selling for $60 or less per item, including batteries, radios, flashlights, tarps, duct tape, coolers, first aid kits, and fire extinguishers.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2025.

Legislative Description

Sales tax; establish Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday in February.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/26/2025

Committee Referrals

Finance1/20/2025

Full Bill Text

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