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Senate advances monthly sales‑tax collection reform after hours of debate
Summary
Lawmakers debated a House substitute that would require more frequent sales‑tax remittances and set a vendor compensation rate; the bill passed the Senate under suspension after long floor discussion and was returned to the House for further action.
The Senate engaged in an extended debate over a House substitute on monthly sales‑tax collection rules and vendor compensation during the Feb. 19 session. Sponsors argued the change would give the state earlier visibility into revenue flows and improve audits; critics said the change imposes burdens on merchants, could cost small businesses and might…
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