Relating to: standard industrial classification codes for linen supply and industrial launderers and modifying the manufacturing and agriculture tax credit. (FE)
SB 177 updates tax credit eligibility for businesses that clean and provide specific items to commercial or government clients. It creates new industry codes (7213 for linen supply, 7218 for industrial laundries) and clarifies that uniforms, linens, protective workwear, and cleaning supplies qualify for the manufacturing/agriculture tax credit when sold or leased to businesses. The changes apply to tax years beginning January 1, 2025. This bill directly affects laundry businesses serving hospitals, restaurants, and other large organizations that provide these specific items.
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Introduction
Apr 2025
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Introduced Apr 3, 2025
Last action Mar 23, 2026
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Sep 24, 2025
Upper · Passed
Report of Joint Survey Committee on Tax Exemptions requested
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Jun 11, 2025
Upper · Passed
Report passage without recommendation, pursuant to Senate Rule 27 (4)(a), by Committee on Agriculture and Revenue, Ayes 4, Noes 4
upper
Apr 3, 2025
Introduced
Introduced by Senators Hutton, Nass and Testin;
cosponsored by Representatives Krug, Allen, Gundrum, Maxey, Murphy, O'Connor, Snyder and Steffen
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3 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Patrick Testin
RRepublican
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Rob Hutton
RRepublican
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Steve Nass
RRepublican
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