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F I S C A L I M P A C T R E P O R T





SPONSOR: Crook DATE TYPED: 02/18/99 HB 412
SHORT TITLE: Eliminate Leased Vehicle Surcharge SB
ANALYST: Eaton


REVENUE



Estimated Revenue
Subsequent

Years Impact

Recurring

or Non-Rec

Fund

Affected

FY99 FY2000
$ (6,184.0) Recurring General Fund



(Parenthesis ( ) Indicate Revenue Decreases)

SOURCES OF INFORMATION



Taxation and Revenue Department (TRD)



SUMMARY



Synopsis of Bill



This bill would amend the leased vehicle gross receipts tax act by eliminating the leased vehicle daily surcharge of $2.00.



FISCAL IMPLICATIONS



This bill would decrease state revenues by $6.2 million.



The majority of persons affected by this tax are out-of-state travelers and tourists.



ADMINISTRATIVE IMPLICATIONS



This bill would require reprogramming at the Taxation and Revenue Department (TRD). The estimated cost is $1,600.



TECHNICAL ISSUES



The Taxation and Revenue Department (TRD) recommends amending the language of this bill to provide for continued administration of the surcharge after the date of enactment. The purpose of this would be to track and collect the surcharges receivable to the TRD, up to the date of enactment.



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