Here is more information on the hearing on the tax holiday on school supplies.?

The Governor has had a bill introduced on this tax holiday, but it doesn't have a bill number yet. When I find out, I will send out a message with that number.? We have been told that the bill will be heard tomorrow at 9:30 am with SB 21 and SB 29 (bill attached below.)??

I've attached a draft of the Governor's bill below.? The Governor's bill provides more tax relief than the other two bills that will be heard tomorrow.?

Here are the key talking points about the Governor's bill.?

  • Exempt all-back-to- school related sales from the retailer? sales tax
  • 0% sales tax would last for 4 days, from the first Thursday in August through the following Sunday
  • Exempt items include:
    • Clothing and clothing accessories that are $300 or less per item;
    • School supplies and instructional materials, and art supplies that are $100 or less per item;
    • Computer software that is $300 or less per item; and
    • Computer and computer supplies that are $2,000 or less per item.
  • Implementation will begin August 2023

This proposal is important because:

  • Provides direct relief to families gearing up for back to school
  • Includes a wide range of school supplies and all levels of education impacting early education providers to college students
  • Keeps Kansas retailers competitive to surrounding states that have existing sales tax holidays, keeping business in the state
  • Boosts the economy by providing retailers across the state to run ?holiday? promotions over extended 4-day period ?
  • Offers tangible relief for Kansas families experiencing higher prices on back-to-school items
  • Estimated to save Kansas families $6.5 million per year, saving Kansas families close to $20 million over three years

I have also attached the rules for people testifying before the Senate Assessment and Taxation Committee.? Twenty copies of your testimony are required.? Please do not let this deter you from providing testimony if this is an issue that is important to you. Talk to the committee assistant about your options.??

Martha

Martha K. Gabehart | Executive Director
Kansas Commission on Disability Concerns (KCDC)
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly
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