Sales and Use Tax - Tax-Free Period - Spring School Shopping
Sponsor: Johnny Ray Salling (District 6)Committee: Budget and TaxationSubject: Taxes - Sales and UseStatus: Hearing 1/19 at 1:30 p.m. (as of Nov 9, 2023)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Establishing a 7-day tax-free period beginning March 21 of each year during which the purchase of certain clothing and footwear and a certain portion of the taxable price of certain backpacks and bookbags is exempt from the sales and use tax.
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Testimony (3)
MGA witness listFAV 3Favorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | O'Day, Garrettlobbyist | Maryland Catholic Conference | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Price, Sarahlobbyist | Maryland Retailers Association | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Senator Salling, Senator Sallinglegislator | Individual | Oral |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVPrice, SarahMaryland Retailers AssociationRegistered for: Maryland Retailers Alliance; Maryland Retailers Association