Exempts pet food from sales and compensating use taxes
This bill exempts pet food from sales and use taxes. It defines "pet food" as food prepared for domesticated animals typically kept in households, removing tax obligations for these products. The exemption applies to both retail sales and use taxes on qualifying pet food items. The law takes effect 60 days after enactment, during the next applicable sales tax quarter.
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Introduction
Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 31, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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lower
Jan 31, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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