LB170

Eliminate the sales tax exemptions for candy and soft drinks

Failed·4/17/26
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Eliminates sales tax exemptions for candy and soft drinks in Nebraska.

Nebraska LB170 would amend the Reissue Revised Statutes to eliminate sales tax exemptions for candy and soft drinks. The bill redefines terms and harmonizes provisions, applying sales tax to these previously exempt items. The changes would take effect on October 1, 2025, and the original section would be repealed.

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Roll Call Votes

33 Yea

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8 Nay

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6 Not Voting

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2 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 13, 2025

1:30 PM

Hearing

Mar 13, 2025

1:30 PM

Revenue Hearing

History

Apr 17

Legislature

Indefinitely postponed

Jan 7

Legislature

Title printed. Carryover bill

May 19, 2025

Legislature

Cavanaugh, M. MO116 failed