By Bob Katzen

House 25-131, rejected an amendment that would reduce the state’s current 6.25 percent sales tax to 5 percent.

Amendment supporters said that this reduction will save consumers millions of dollars. They argued this is a reasonable way to provide relief to taxpayers who are suffering during these tough economic times, including the excessive cost of gas, groceries and so many other things.

Amendment opponents said that the reduction will cost the state up to $2 billion in revenue and result in reduced local aid and/or cuts in programs that help millions of Bay Staters.

(A “Yes” vote is for the amendment reducing the sales tax to 5 percent. A “No” vote is against reducing it.)

Rep. Christine Barber No Rep. Mike Connolly No Rep. Paul Donato No Rep. Erika Uyterhoeven No