Excludes certain food donations from sales tax
This bill removes the sales tax on food and drinks purchased by students at schools and colleges that operate approved donation programs, such as those using food points or donated funds. It applies to institutions that are either operated by tax-exempt organizations or are state-licensed schools, universities, or colleges. The change specifically covers meals bought through these donation systems rather than cash transactions, while excluding alcoholic beverages from the exemption. The law takes effect at the start of the next quarterly sales tax period that begins at least 90 days after it becomes official.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2024
Committee Review
Jun 2024
Senate Passage
Jun 2024
Assembly Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 22, 2024
Last action Jun 4, 2024
Floor votes · Senate Jun 4, 2024
How they voted
61–0
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 62
Jun 4, 2024
D
Democratic41
100% Yea
R
Republican21
95% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
9
Key actions
3
Committee
4
Amendments
2
Jun 4, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
lower
Jun 4, 2024
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Jun 4, 2024
Committee
COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
upper
May 31, 2024
Upper · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 8873A
upper
May 31, 2024
Upper · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO FINANCE
upper
May 14, 2024
Committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
upper
Mar 22, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO BUDGET AND REVENUE
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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