S.B. 1119: COMMITTEE SUMMARY - SALES TAX: VETERAN BURIAL


Senate Bill 1119 (as introduced 5-7-98)

Sponsor: Senator Dave Jaye

Committee: Finance


Date Completed: 5-22-98


CONTENT


The bill would amend the General Sales Tax Act to exempt from the tax the sale of a casket, or other outside burial container, for the burial of any honorably discharged veteran of a Federally recognized branch of service of the United States.


Proposed MCL 205.54h - Legislative Analyst: G. Towne


FISCAL IMPACT


This bill would reduce sales tax revenue by an estimated $1.8 million in FY 1998-99. This would reduce the revenue in the following budget areas: School Aid Fund, $1.3 million; revenue sharing, $0.4 million; General Fund/General Purpose revenue, $0.1 million.


State revenue sharing to local governments would be reduced by an estimated $0.4 million.


- Fiscal Analyst: J. Wortley

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This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.