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Read. Follow. Verify.Pennsylvania House Bill 185 creates a sales tax exclusion for WaterSense and Energy Star products from April 22 to April 29 annually
Last action · January 16, 2025: Referred to FINANCE, Jan. 16, 2025Sponsors: Joe Ciresi and 12 others
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What This Bill Would Do
Pennsylvania House Bill 185 exempts retail sales and uses of WaterSense and s from the state sales tax each year from April 22 through April 29, beginning in 2025. The measure takes effect 60 days after enactment.
Purchasers of certified water-efficient and energy-efficient appliances and goods save money on state sales tax during the designated week each year.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Consumers
Purchasers of WaterSense and Energy Star products are exempt from paying state sales tax on those items between April 22 and April 29.
Retailers
Retailers must adjust their point-of-sale systems to exclude sales tax on qualifying WaterSense and Energy Star products during the designated April period.
Key Facts
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
1 action- Jan 16, 2025HouseCommitteeReferred to FINANCE, Jan. 16, 2025
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