To a variety of services and items that are currently exempt including magazines; industrial pollution control equipment; movies; retail sales the debt for which is uncollectible; and much more. The bill was introduced in the midst of a contentious budget battle and according to news reports, some of the provisions were intended to pressure the business community into supporting tax hikes that would allow the state to avoid spending cuts.
| 58 Yeas / 49 Nays | |
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| Excused or Not Voting (3) | |
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