House Clears Sales Tax Holiday Expansion

Parents would be able to buy school supplies tax-free this fall if legislation passed in the House today becomes law.

Senate Bill 1149, by Rep. Don Armes and Senator Don Barrington, would expand the state’s back to school sales tax holiday to include school supplies, school art supplies and school instructional materials. The exemption would be limited to items costing less than $100.

The legislation is estimated to save parents about $17 million annually once fully implemented.

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