SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 65

(By Senator Maynard)

[Introduced March 9, 2019]

Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the proposal of allowing retailers to pay sales tax for the consumer as a method of advertisement.

Whereas, Retailers are currently prohibited from absorbing sales tax on consumer transactions; and

Whereas, Permitting retailers to absorb sales tax on consumer purchases allows small businesses to create unique discounts that would draw customers; therefore, be it

Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:

That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the proposal of allowing retailers to pay sales tax for the consumer as a method of advertisement; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance report to the regular session of the Legislature, 2020, on its findings, conclusions, and recommendations, together with drafts of any legislation necessary to effectuate its recommendations; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the expenses necessary to conduct this study, prepare a report, and draft necessary legislation be paid from legislative appropriations to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance.