SF749 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Exemption provision for all school supplies
Related bill: HF331
AI Generated Summary
Senate File No. 749 is a legislative bill proposing that all school supplies be exempt from sales and use tax in Minnesota. This bill would modify the state’s tax law specifically by adding a new category under section 297A.67 to exempt various items used by students. The exemption includes a wide range of supplies such as binders, calculators, crayons, notebooks, pencils, and more. Additionally, book bags that cost $60 or less are included in the exemption. However, the bill clarifies that products like stationery and wrapping paper, which are not primarily used for school, and backpacks meant for hiking or camping, are not included as tax-exempt school supplies.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
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January 29, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
January 29, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Taxes |
February 05, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Author added | |
March 05, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Author added |