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Senator
Brown to Reintroduce Energy Star Sales Tax Holiday
Legislation
Special to The Truth
This month,
State Senator Edna Brown (D-Toledo) announced that she will
soon reintroduce legislation to help Ohioans pay for major
household appliances that qualify as Energy Star products.
The bill would create a tax holiday for the first Friday
through Sunday in April.
“My Energy Star tax holiday bill will help working families
pay for major household purchases,” said Brown. “This
legislation helps Ohioans on two levels. The tax holiday
offers significant immediate savings. And, in the long term,
consumers will save on their utility bills thanks to
decreased energy usage.”
Products to be covered include air conditioning units,
furnaces, heat pumps, water heaters, refrigerators,
freezers, air purifiers, and dehumidifiers. Currently, the
states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland,
Missouri, North Carolina, Texas and Virginia have similar
tax holidays for Energy Star products.
“I think it is important to note that these products help
meet some of the most basic needs of Ohio families,” added
Brown. “From the health and financial benefits of safe food
storage, to relief from severe allergies, to heating and
cooling during extreme temperatures, these products ensure
the health, safety, and comfort of many Ohioans.”
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