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Senator Hensley's WIC-eligible food tax exemption faces negative recommendation
Summary
Senate Bill 1837 would exempt sales and use tax on foods eligible under the WIC program; the subcommittee noted a $164 million fiscal cost and voted a negative recommendation, sending the bill to finance.
Senator Hensley introduced SB 1837 to exempt sales and use tax on foods that are voucher-eligible under the WIC program, describing the proposal as a targeted exemption for healthy foods eligible under WIC.
The chair reported a fiscal impact of $164,000,000. On a motion (moved by Senator Wally and seconded by Senator Powers) for a negative recommendation, the committee voted with five ayes and the bill will move to the finance committee carrying that recommendation.
