S00985Introduced in the Senate
Exempts toothpaste, toothbrushes and dental floss from the payment of sales tax.
Introduced by Samra Brouk, District 55
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Exempts toothpaste, toothbrushes and dental floss from the payment of sales tax.
Where it stands
referred to ways and means
April 22, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Floor Vote - Final Passage · April 22, 2026
59
Yes
0
No
4
Absent or Not Voting
63 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony Palumbo | 1 | Yes |
| Mario Mattera | 2 | Yes |
| Dean Murray | 3 | Yes |
| Monica Martinez | 4 | Yes |
| Steven Rhoads | 5 | Yes |
| Siela Bynoe | 6 | Yes |
| Jack Martins | 7 | Yes |
| Alexis Weik | 8 | Yes |
| Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick | 9 | Yes |
| James Sanders | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
REFERRED TO BUDGET AND REVENUE
AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO BUDGET AND REVENUE
PRINT NUMBER 985A
REFERRED TO BUDGET AND REVENUE
1ST REPORT CAL.350
2ND REPORT CAL.
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
PASSED SENATE
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
referred to ways and means
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