HB 4999

Ban local food and beverage taxes

A bill that stops local units of government in Michigan from imposing excise taxes on food or beverages. Among other things, this bill bans taxes on soft drinks. Note: This bill is an appropriate legal and philosophical state pre-emption of local authority because it preserves and protects free exchange from encroachment.

AFP POSITION: Support

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Mike Nofs

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Rick Jones

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Tory Rocca

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Joe Hune

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John Proos

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Jim Stamas

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