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Committee votes 'do not pass' on sales‑tax exemption for certain fire entities after questioning
Summary
House Bill 1139, a sales‑tax exemption for some fire response organizations, drew debate over whether incorporated volunteer departments should get the same treatment as political subdivisions; the committee voted a 'do not pass' recommendation.
Representative Doctor moved a "do not pass" recommendation on House Bill 1139, a measure described in committee testimony as a proposed sales‑tax exemption for certain first‑response organizations that are organized as nonprofit or 501(c)(3) entities rather than political subdivisions.
Supporters and opponents debated whether the proposal would simply “level the playing field” for volunteer or contracted fire departments that are organized differently…
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