AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION
HB 6256 proposes to repeal the current property tax exemption for boats. It also eliminates the sales and use tax exemption that applies to boats. If enacted, this bill would make boats subject to both property taxes and sales and use taxes, affecting individuals and businesses that own or purchase them.
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 23, 2025
Last action May 6, 2025
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Total actions
3
Key actions
0
Committee
1
May 6, 2025
Committee
05/06/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
legislature
Apr 23, 2025
Introduced
04/23/2025 Introduced, referred to House Finance
lower
8 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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