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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition of Paul McMurtry, Richard J. Ross and Bruce E. Tarr for the creation of a sales tax holiday for the month of August of each year for certain nonbusiness sales at retail of mobile electronic devices. Revenue.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a sales tax holiday for the month of August each year on the retail sale of mobile electronic devices, such as tablet computers, personal digital assistants, and laptop computers with touch screens, but excludes audio equipment, cellular phones, text messaging devices, and navigation or video entertainment equipment. The bill prohibits vendors from collecting the sales tax during this period and requires the Commissioner of Revenue to certify the amount of sales tax forgone and any new revenue raised from personal and corporate income taxes. The bill also directs the Commissioner to issue instructions, forms, or regulations necessary for the implementation of the act, which will take effect on July 1, 2018.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4244 (on 02/22/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1585 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1585.pdf |
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