Provide for exemption from sales tax for purchases of child care supplies, clothing, footwear, and school supplies for a prescribed period
Nebraska's LB 865 exempts sales tax on qualifying child care supplies, clothing, and school supplies during a specific two-day window (the last Friday of July through Sunday of the same weekend). The exemption applies to items priced at $100 or less per item, including baby monitors, diapers, backpacks, notebooks, and basic school materials, but excludes electronics, clothing accessories, and business purchases. Retailers must report these tax-free sales to the Tax Commissioner on their regular returns. This policy directly benefits parents and guardians purchasing essential items for children during that annual sales tax holiday.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 8, 2026
Last action Apr 17, 2026
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Apr 17, 2026
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Indefinitely postponed
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Jan 12, 2026
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Referred to Revenue Committee
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Jan 8, 2026
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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