Exempts certain veterans service organizations from taxes on the sales of beer, wine and soda
This bill exempts federally chartered veterans service organizations from paying state sales tax on beer, wine, and soda they sell. It directly affects organizations officially recognized under 38 USC 5902 (chartered by the U.S. Congress), such as the American Legion or VFW posts. The key provision amends tax law to create a new exemption category for these specific beverages sold by qualifying groups. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment, removing a tax burden on these organizations' fundraising events. This is a concrete policy change to support veterans groups' revenue-generating activities.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 21, 2025
Last action Mar 17, 2026
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4
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Committee
4
Mar 17, 2026
Committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
upper
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS
upper
Mar 4, 2025
Committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
upper
Jan 21, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Joe Addabbo
DDemocratic
Co
Mario Mattera
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Rob Rolison
RRepublican
Co
Steve Chan
RRepublican/Conservative
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