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Minutes for SB345 - Committee on Assessment and Taxation
Short Title
Sales tax exemption for friends of JCDS, inc.
Minutes Content for Thu, Feb 8, 2018
Chairperson Tyson opened a hearing on SB345.
Adam Siebers presented to the Committee an explanation of SB345 by describing in detail the sales tax exemption request. He stood for questions.
Senator Sykes presented to the Committee testimony in support of SB345 by saying "savings from tax exemptions on the construction projects will provide additional funds to make more accessible bathrooms that a person can use independently, more ramps, wider doors, and ceiling lifts that reduce falls and injuries". (Attachment 4) She stood for questions.
Janel Bowers presented to the Committee testimony in support of SB345 by explaining how a sales tax exemption will help supplement a recently received grant to help "ensure that . . . renovations [are made] without having to consider rental increases and ensure that rents do not exceed 30% of [an] individual's income". (Attachment 5) She stood for and answered numerous questions.
Written only testimony presented to the Committee in support of SB345 was provided by Marcia Tammeus, Friends of JCDS (Attachment 6), and Representative Linda Gallagher, 23rd District (Attachment 7).
No testimony neutral to SB345 was presented to the Committee.
Written only testimony presented to the Committee in opposition to SB345 was provided by Dave Trabert, KPI (Attachment 8).
When numerous questions from the Committee were answered, Chairperson Tyson closed the hearing on SB345.
