Budget & Taxes (Sales Tax)

HF 1022 proposes to exempt the sale of laundry soap and detergent from the state's sales tax. This change would directly affect consumers by reducing the cost of purchasing these household items. The bill amends existing state code to specifically remove sales tax from laundry soap and detergent, an exemption that would also apply to use tax.

HF 1033 designates rural water districts, organized under specific state chapters, as exempt entities for sales and use tax purposes. This change allows these districts to apply for refunds on sales and use tax paid for building materials, supplies, equipment, and services from contractors under written agreements. The bill specifically makes construction services provided to these districts exempt from sales tax, which differs from existing law. It also removes a current, more limited sales tax exemption for building materials to prevent duplicate provisions.