Modifies the duration of unemployment benefits based on the unemployment rate

SB 8 exempts all retail sales of food from the state sales tax, directly affecting consumers who purchase groceries. The bill repeals the existing one percent state sales tax on food. It defines "food" based on items eligible for the Federal Food Stamp Program, including those sold in vending machines. However, the exemption does not apply to prepared food sold by establishments like restaurants, fast food places, or delis where over eighty percent of sales are for immediate consumption.