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Protecting State and Local General Sales Taxes

This act clarifies that certain rules on revenue use do not apply to general state and local sales taxes. This means these specific sales taxes can be used more flexibly by state and local authorities, without additional federal restrictions, potentially affecting how public services are funded.
Key points
Clarifies that general sales taxes collected by states and local governments are not subject to federal revenue use restrictions.
Allows states and local governments more flexibility in spending general sales tax money.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_2859
Sponsor: Sen. Warnock, Raphael G. [D-GA]
Process start date: 2021-09-27
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

State and Local General Sales Tax Protection Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_2859.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-09-27.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Clarifies that general sales taxes collected by states and local governments are not subject to federal revenue use restrictions.
  • Allows states and local governments more flexibility in spending general sales tax money.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Warnock, Raphael G. [D-GA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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