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Assemblymember Davies seeks five-year sales-tax holiday on infant car seats
Summary
AB 1596 would suspend state sales tax on infant car seats for five years to lower out-of-pocket costs for new parents; supporters argued modest per-unit savings help low-income families while opponents said targeted programs are more efficient. Committee referred the bill to the suspense file.
Assemblymember Davies presented AB 1596 to the Assembly Committee on Revenue and Taxation, proposing a five-year sales-tax holiday on infant car seats. Davies said the measure would make safety equipment more affordable for families who may otherwise struggle to buy up-to-date car seats.
In testimony, Davies noted a…
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