2013 Senate Bill 209

Extend charity sales tax exemption to veterans groups

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 20, 2013

Introduced by Sen. Michael Green (R-31)

To include nonprofit veterans organizations under an exemption allowing charitable entities to sell up to $5,000 in goods at retail for fundraising purpose without incurring sales tax liability.

Referred to the Committee on Finance

May 14, 2013

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

May 16, 2013

Substitute offered

To adopt a version of the bill that gives veterans organizations a much larger sales tax exemption than other charitable groups.

The substitute passed by voice vote

May 21, 2013

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To greatly expand for nonprofit veterans organizations a sales tax exemption allowing charitable entities to sell up to $5,000 in merchandise annually for fundraising purposes. Under the bill, veterans organizations could sell up to $25,000 in goods at each individual fund-raising event they hold before incurring sales tax liability, if the sales benefit an active duty service member or a veteran.

Received in the House

May 21, 2013

Referred to the Committee on Tax Policy