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HB1077

HB1077: Extending a Sales Tax Exemption for Nonprofit Museums and Arts Events

Last scannedAug 25, 2026, 4:37 AM

In one sentence

This bill proposed to extend the expiration date of an existing sales tax exemption for tickets sold at nonprofit museums and fine arts performances.

What it does

  • Amends Code Section 48-8-3 regarding exemptions from sales and use taxes.
  • Extends the sunset date, or end date, for a specific tax break on admission fees to certain museums and fine arts events at nonprofit facilities.

Who it affects

  • Nonprofit organizations operating qualifying museums.
  • Nonprofit groups presenting qualifying fine arts performances or exhibitions.
  • People buying tickets to these specific nonprofit venues.

Limits and unknowns

  • The governor vetoed this bill, so it did not become law unless lawmakers overrode the veto.
  • The text does not state exactly how many years the exemption would be extended by.
  • The specific list of qualifying museums or performances is defined in existing laws referenced by the bill.

Plain language

Terms to know

Sunset date
The day when a law automatically stops working unless it is renewed by lawmakers.
Sales and use tax exemption
A rule that says certain items or services do not have to pay sales tax at the time of purchase.

Official record

Sources

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Official summary

Sales and use tax; exemption for sales of tickets, fees, and charges of admission to certain museums and fine arts performances or exhibitions at nonprofit facilities; extend sunset date

Official activity

Bill history

  1. House Date Vetoed by Governor