Arlington, VA — The American Consumer Institute (ACI), a leading advocacy organization dedicated to protecting consumer sovereignty, has expressed serious concerns over three proposed delivery tax bills—L.B.19, L.B.26, and L.B.48—currently under consideration by the Nebraska State Legislature. These taxes, if enacted, could have damaging effects on consumers, businesses, and workers across the state.
Key Takeaways:
- The proposed delivery taxes will disproportionately impact lower-income communities, the elderly, and those with disabilities who rely heavily on delivery services.
- Delivery services are vital for many Nebraskans, providing essential goods, services, and food, particularly for home-bound citizens and working parents.
- These taxes could stifle economic growth, limit earning opportunities for delivery workers, and place additional financial burdens on consumers during a time of economic uncertainty.
Read the full letter here.
ACI President and CEO Steve Pociask emphasized the far-reaching negative impacts of these regressive taxes, urging the Nebraska State Legislature to reconsider the proposed bills in favor of more equitable solutions that do not harm vulnerable populations.
The American Consumer Institute urges the Nebraska State Legislature’s Revenue Committee to oppose L.B.19, L.B.26, and L.B.48. We encourage lawmakers to explore alternative revenue solutions that do not unfairly burden consumers and businesses or hinder economic growth. It is crucial to protect the delivery services that so many Nebraskans depend on daily.
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