Taxation; Goodwill Industries of Southern Rivers, exempt from sales and use tax

House Bill 256 proposes to exempt Goodwill Industries of Southern Rivers from paying state sales and use taxes. This bill directly affects this specific non-profit organization by reducing their tax obligations at the state level. Additionally, it provides counties and municipalities with the option to grant the same exemption from local sales and use taxes. For local exemptions to apply, counties and municipalities would need to pass their own resolutions or ordinances. The bill is set to become effective on September 1, 2025.