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Lawmakers back placing one-weekend guns-and-ammo tax holiday behind budget
Summary
Leader Lambert proposed HB 15-05 to waive sales tax on guns and ammunition for the July 4 weekend to mark the nation's 250th; the committee noted a fiscal note near $350,000 and placed the bill behind the budget.
Leader Lambert introduced HB 15-05, which would exempt firearms and ammunition from sales tax during the July 4 weekend tied to the nation’s 250th anniversary, arguing the measure honors the Second Amendment and removes an unnecessary tax for that holiday. He described the bill as "straightforward" and said the fiscal note was just under $350,000. "On that one weekend, I don't think we ought to be charging sales tax on guns and ammo," Lambert said.
Members acknowledged the bill's destination in the legislative process and placed it behind the budget for further consideration. No amendment or public testimony was taken at length on the floor during the subcommittee's consideration.
