Nicole Tobiassen
SB 89 status: Introduced — action postponed indefinitely (updated Mar 24, 2026).
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OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
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Bill summary
Introduces a temporary sales tax holiday for the purchase of hunting and fishing supplies.
Outdoor enthusiasts, sporting goods retailers, and state tax revenue.
Retailers would be required to temporarily waive sales tax on eligible items during the holiday period.
Direct reduction in state and local tax revenue for the duration of the tax holiday.
Currently postponed indefinitely; no active implementation date.
Reduced costs for outdoor recreational participants and potential spike in seasonal retail revenue.
Loss of tax revenue and administrative overhead for businesses.
The specific definition of 'gear' included and the exact dates/duration of the holiday remain unspecified.
Modeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Mixed / Neutral
Mixed / Neutral
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
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OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
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Analysis basis
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The bill status is postponed indefinitely; no immediate operational effect.
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