Provides a sales tax exemption to any admission charge for a comedy performance
This bill removes sales tax on admission fees for comedy shows, including both scripted and unscripted stand-up performances. It applies to theaters, concert halls, and venues like cabarets or establishments that serve food while hosting comedy acts on a designated stage. The change would allow people to pay less for tickets to comedy performances while still paying sales tax on food and merchandise sold at the venue. The exemption takes effect at the start of the next sales tax quarter after the bill becomes law.
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in committee
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Introduction
Mar 2026
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Governor
Introduced Mar 10, 2026
Last action Jun 4, 2026
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Mar 10, 2026
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REFERRED TO BUDGET AND REVENUE
upper
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
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