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Introduced
01/20/2015
01/20/2015
In Committee
01/20/2015
01/20/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016
07/31/2016
Introduced Session
189th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to a sales tax exemption for the sale of used books and other items sold by libraries for fundraising purposes. Revenue.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to amend a section of Massachusetts General Laws related to sales tax, specifically chapter 64H, by adding a new provision that would exempt from sales tax the sale of used books and other items when these items are sold by libraries or their associated "library friends groups" for the purpose of raising money to support library operations. This exemption aims to help libraries and their support organizations generate revenue through sales without the added cost of sales tax, thereby aiding their fundraising efforts.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (9)
Kate Hogan (D)*,
Leah Allen (R),
Jennifer Benson (D),
James Cantwell (D),
Josh Cutler (D),
Susan Gifford (R),
Thomas Kennedy (D),
Keiko Orrall (R),
Chris Walsh (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4639 (on 09/26/2016)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/House/H2536 |
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H2536 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H2536.pdf |
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