AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- SALES AND USE TAXES -- LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION
SB 39 proposes to amend existing sales and use tax laws. It seeks to exempt scalp hair prostheses or wigs from sales tax. This exemption would apply to individuals who need these items due to hair loss caused by a medical condition.
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 23, 2025
Last action May 1, 2025
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Total actions
5
Key actions
0
Committee
1
May 1, 2025
Committee
05/01/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
legislature
Jan 23, 2025
Introduced
01/23/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance
upper
6 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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