Authorizes a sales tax exemption for feminine hygiene products

SB 37 would remove sales tax from feminine hygiene products like tampons and pads. This change would directly affect consumers who purchase these essential items, particularly low-income individuals who spend a significant portion of their income on basic necessities. The bill’s key mechanism is amending the state tax code to explicitly exempt these products from sales tax. The bill is currently pending in the Senate Economic and Workforce Development Committee after its first hearing.