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WI SB606
WI SB606A sales and use tax exemption for firearms, bows and arrows for archery, crossbows, and ammunition sold during certain times of the year. (FE)
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Introduced
10/30/2025
10/30/2025
In Committee
10/30/2025
10/30/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill creates a sales and use tax exemption for firearms, including accessories, attachments and parts; bows and arrows for archery and crossbows, including accessories; and ammunition that are sold on July 4 and during the third week of December. Because this bill relates to an exemption from state or local taxes, it may be referred to the Joint Survey Committee on Tax Exemptions for a report to be printed as an appendix to the bill. For further information see the state fiscal estimate, which will be printed as an appendix to this bill.
AI Summary
This bill creates a new sales and use tax exemption for specific firearms-related products sold during two specific time periods: July 4th and the third week of December. The exemption covers firearms (including accessories, attachments, and parts), archery equipment like bows and arrows and crossbows (including their accessories), and ammunition. The bill modifies existing state tax statutes by adding a new section (77.54 (76)) that outlines these tax-free periods for these specific products. The changes to sections 77.52 and 77.53 are technical amendments that add reference to the new tax exemption section. The bill will take effect on the first day of the third month after its publication, which is a standard legislative implementation mechanism. By creating these specific tax-free periods, the bill appears intended to make these sporting and self-defense related products more affordable for consumers during popular holiday and recreational shopping times.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (12)
André Jacque (R)*,
Elijah Behnke (R),
Calvin Callahan (R),
Joy Goeben (R),
Chanz Green (R),
Brent Jacobson (R),
Rob Kreibich (R),
Dave Maxey (R),
Clint Moses (R),
Jim Piwowarczyk (R),
Rob Swearingen (R),
Duke Tucker (R),
Last Action
Fiscal estimate received (on 11/25/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb606 |
| Fiscal Note - SB606: Fiscal Estimate From DOR | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/fe/sb606/sb606_dor.pdf |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/SB606.pdf |
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