Bye-bye, tampon tax!
Florida will eliminate taxes charged on tampons under a measure that is being signed into law by Gov. Rick Scott.
Scott on Thursday will approve a $180 million tax cut package that also creates a three-day tax holiday in August where residents can purchase clothes tax-free. The legislation also calls for a three-day period in June where residents can purchase items like batteries, flashlights and generators tax-free.
It also includes a small cut in the tax charged on business rent.
Under the bill, feminine hygiene products such as tampons and menstrual pads would become tax-exempt in January.
Advocates for the change say these items are a necessity for women and should be considered a "common household remedy'' under state law.