Feminine hygiene products are too essential to tax. That’s according to lawmakers who want to get rid of the so-called “tampon tax.”
Michigan exempts food, medication and other necessities from taxes, and lawmakers argue feminine hygiene products are just as essential.
Democratic Representative Winnie Brinks is one of the bills’ sponsors.
“It’s not optional. It’s certainly not a luxury item and you need it for 40 years. So it’s really unlike most other items that are taxed.”
Right now in the House, only Democrats are on-board. But in the Senate, a few Republicans have signed on to the legislation.