The jobs bill on the governor's desk and awaiting his signature at this hour will provide smoother sailing for luxury yacht buyers, but not so much for jet purchasers.
A late amendment to Senate Bill 1752 placed an $18,000 cap on the sales tax that applies to luxury boats. That means the tax paid on a $3 million vessel, or even a $10 million vessel, will be the same as the levy paid on a $300,000 boat.