7/16/07-Gov. Kathleen Blanco signed a bill into law that removes household goods movers from the state's definition of "motor freight lines." The declassification exempts household movers from paying a 2 percent tax assessed on gross receipts resulting from business within the state.
The new law, previously SB108, will result in the state's general fund losing out on about $675,000 during the next five years.
7/11/07-The Senate and House have approved a bill that would remove household goods movers from the state's definition of "motor freight lines." The declassification would exempt household movers from paying a 2 percent tax assessed on gross receipts resulting from business within the state.
Sponsored by Sen. Sherri Smith Cheek, R-Keithville, SB108 would result in the state's general fund losing out on about $675,000 during the next five years.
The bill has moved to Gov. Kathleen Blanco's desk.
For bill status, call (225) 342-2456. In Louisiana, call 1-800-256-3793.
6/25/07-The Senate and House approved a bill that would remove household goods movers from the state's definition of "motor freight lines." The declassification would exempt household movers from paying a 2 percent tax assessed on gross receipts resulting from business within the state.
Sponsored by Sen. Sherri Smith Cheek, R-Keithville, SB108 would result in the state's general fund losing out on about $675,000 during the next five years.
It now heads to Gov. Kathleen Blanco's desk.
For bill status, call (225) 342-2456. In Louisiana, call 1-800-256-3793.
6/20/07-A bill awaiting consideration on the House floor would remove household goods movers from the state's definition of "motor freight lines." The Senate already approved it.
The declassification would exempt household movers from paying a 2 percent tax assessed on gross receipts resulting from business within the state.
Sponsored by Sen. Sherri Smith Cheek, R-Keithville, SB108 would result in the state's general fund losing out on about $675,000 during the next five years.
For bill status, call (225) 342-2456. In Louisiana, call 1-800-256-3793.
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