Introduced
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To repeal the exemption from merchandise purchased by prison inmates in prison stores. This is one of a number of “tax expenditure repeal” proposals included in Gov. Jennifer Granholm’s Fiscal Year 2007-2008 budget recommendation, which is based on approximately $1 billion in tax increases. This measure would cost prisoners approximately $700,000 each year.
Referred to the Committee on Tax Policy
Reported without amendment
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)
To repeal the exemption from merchandise purchased by prison inmates in prison stores. This is one of a number of “tax expenditure repeal” proposals proposed to pay for higher spending in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 budget, and would increase the amount prisoners pay by approximately $700,000 each year.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
