H 3066 General Bill, By Kirsh, Simrill, Walker, Cobb-Hunter, Richardson and Clark
Similar (S 0060, S 1045)
Summary: Phase out state sales tax on food stamps; 80/20 split of proceeds to general fund and EIA during phase out
    A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO REDUCE AT THE RATE OF ONE PERCENT A YEAR THE FIVE PERCENT STATE SALES TAX ON FOOD ITEMS WHICH LAWFULLY MAY BE PURCHASED WITH UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOOD COUPONS, TO EXEMPT COMPLETELY FROM THE STATE PORTION OF THE TAX ALL SUCH FOOD AND MEALS EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2007, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF THE REVENUE FROM THE REDUCED RATES OF TAX DURING THE PHASE-IN PERIOD.
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12/04/02	House	Prefiled
12/04/02	House	Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
01/14/03	House	Introduced and read first time HJ-32
01/14/03	House	Referred to Committee on Ways and Means HJ-32
01/21/03	House	Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Richardson
01/29/03	House	Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Clark