SB 744 – Exempts motor fuel used for agricultural purposes from local sales tax

• Sponsor: Klindt
• LR Number: 3378S.02P
• Committee: Ways & Means
• Last Action: 3/28/2006 - Hearing Conducted H Agriculture Policy Committee
• Title: SCS SB 744
• Effective Date: August 28, 2006

Current Bill Summary

SCS/SB 744 - Under current law, an exemption from local sales tax is permitted for half of the purchase amount of diesel fuel used for agricultural purposes. This act completely exempts purchases of motor fuel for agricultural purposes from local sales tax. The act also exempts purchases of materials used in constructing, repairing or remodeling facilities for the Department of Transportation and the state highways and transportation commission from sales tax.

JASON ZAMKUS