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Bill to exempt common school-supply purchases from sales tax presented; sponsor plans narrower amendment
Summary
Sen. Coleman’s bill would exempt common school-supply items from Minnesota sales tax; the sponsor said amendment language is forthcoming to narrow the exemption to parents/guardians and exclude businesses.
Senate File 749, introduced by Senator Coleman and heard Feb. 5, would exempt a long list of commonly purchased school supplies from Minnesota sales tax. Items discussed at the hearing included binders, calculators, composition books, cellophane tape, blackboard chalk, backpacks priced $60 or less (the sponsor said not hiking backpacks), highlighters, poster boards and other consumables parents commonly buy.
Sponsor remarks and intent: Senator Coleman described the measure as a way to reduce out-of-pocket costs for families and teachers and said the bill is…
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