An effort to remove the state sales “pink tax” from feminine hygiene products and diapers is heading to the Senate floor for final passage. Gonzales Senator Eddie Lambert questioned New Orleans Representative Aimee Freeman’ about the bill and how much removing the state sales tax would cost the state.
If approved by the Senate and signed by the governor, it would go into effect July 2022.
The Legislature gave final passage to a bill that would allow the use of medical marijuana in the raw, smoke-able form. Houma Representative Tanner Magee says his legislation will make medical marijuana more accessible by significantly reducing the cost of the treatment.
Governor Edwards has indicated he will sign the bill.
Legislation dedicating a portion of the state sales tax that is set to expire in 2025 cleared a Senate committee 7-4 and is headed to the Senate floor. Matt Doyle has more.