SB654Introduced in the Senate
Exempting persons engaged in certain contract research services from the sales and use tax. (FE)
Introduced by Howard Marklein, District 17
What does this bill do?
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Official description
An Act to renumber and amend 77.54 (57d) (a) 4.; to create 77.54 (57d) (a) 2m., 77.54 (57d) (a) 4. b. and 77.54 (57d) (b) 4. of the statutes; Relating to: exempting persons engaged in certain contract research services from the sales and use tax. (FE)
Where it stands
Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
March 23, 2026
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Bill history
Introduced
Read first time and referred to Committee on Agriculture and Revenue
Fiscal estimate received
Report of Joint Survey Committee on Tax Exemptions requested
Senate Amendment 1 offered by Senator Marklein
Public hearing held
Executive action taken
Report adoption of Senate Amendment 1 recommended by Committee on Agriculture and Revenue, Ayes 8, Noes 0
Report passage as amended recommended by Committee on Agriculture and Revenue, Ayes 7, Noes 1
Available for scheduling
Withdrawn from committee on Senate Organization and rereferred to joint committee on Finance pursuant to Senate Rule 46(2)(c)
Executive action taken
Report adoption of Senate Amendment 1 recommended by Joint Committee on Finance, Ayes 15, Noes 0
Report passage as amended recommended by Joint Committee on Finance, Ayes 15, Noes 0
Available for scheduling
Report of Joint Survey Committee on Tax Exemptions received, Ayes 9, Noes 0
Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
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