Establishes a sales tax exemption for school supplies
This bill exempts sales tax on school supplies purchased between the fourth Thursday in August and the first Monday in September. It directly affects families buying items like backpacks, notebooks, art supplies, and computers priced under $3,000 during this specific back-to-school window. The law covers classroom essentials including pencils, calculators, glue, and writing instruments, as listed in the bill text. This policy change removes sales tax liability for these purchases during the designated period, providing a temporary financial benefit for households.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 12, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
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lower
Feb 12, 2025
Committee
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lower
1 primary · 13 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
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P
Jo Anne Simon
DDemocratic
Co
Angelo Santabarbara
DDemocratic
Co
Bill Conrad
DDemocratic/Independence/Working Families
Co
Catalina Cruz
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Burdick
DDemocratic/Independence/Working Families
Co
Chris Eachus
DDemocratic
Co
Donna Lupardo
DDemocratic
Co
Harry Bronson
DDemocratic
Co
JG
Jessica González-Rojas
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Karen McMahon
DDemocratic
Co
Marianne Buttenschon
DDemocratic
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