Sales and Use Tax - Musical Instruments - Exemption
Sponsor: Justin Ready (District 5)Committee: Budget and TaxationSubject: Taxes - Sales and UseStatus: Hearing 2/08 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Nov 9, 2023)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Exempting the sale or rental of musical instruments to be used by students in elementary school, a secondary school, or a postsecondary institution, or is registered with a local school system as receiving home instruction from the sales and use tax.
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Testimony (11)
MGA witness listFAV 10FavorableINFO 1Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Wilson, Grace | Anne Arundel County Public Schools | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | McGrain, Rachel | Arts Education in Maryland Schools | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Stewart, Laura | Free State PTA | Position only |
| FAV | Dunn, Eugenia | Kennedy Krieger Institute | Position only |
| FAV | Koster, Rachel | Kennedy Krieger Institute | Position only |
| FAV | Price, Sarahlobbyist | Maryland Retailers Association | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Ready, Justin | Maryland State Senate | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Fink, Nelda | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Norkaitis, Liliana | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Senator Ready, Senator Readylegislator | Individual | Oral |
| INFO | Hayes, Justin | Comptroller of Maryland | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVPrice, SarahMaryland Retailers AssociationRegistered for: Maryland Retailers Alliance; Maryland Retailers Association