Bill

LB 170

Eliminate the sales tax exemptions for candy and soft drinks

109th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Tom Brandt and 1 co-sponsor

LB 170 would remove candy and soft drinks from food exemptions, making them taxable starting Oct 1, 2025, raising consumer prices and widening state sales tax collection.

Title printed. Carryover bill

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Introduced nebraskalegislature.gov

Bill text & amendments

Brandt MO275 (failed) Brandt AM603 (withdrawn) Fiscal Note Dungan MO260 (failed) Brandt MO273 (prevailed) Dungan MO271 (failed) Cavanaugh, M. MO116 (failed) Committee Statement Dungan MO267 (failed) Cavanaugh, M. MO114 (failed) Statement of Intent Cavanaugh, M. MO115 (failed)

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