Debate on tax on tampons arrives in Utah

[...] the Utah proposal could face a steep challenge, as some worry that eliminating the sales tax will put a dent in state revenue streams.

[...] small savings for taxpayers would have a much bigger impact on the state budget, according to estimates from Utah's legislative budget staff.

Utah's general fund is already shrinking because of Medicaid costs said Utah House Speaker Greg Hughes, a Republican.

The fund also is used to pay for such key state programs as transportation, corrections and health and human services, he said.

Eliminating the tax for people who use these items might mean lawmakers raise the overall tax rate.