SB 89: TAX HOLIDAY FOR HUNTING & FISHING SUPPLIES
SB 89 status: Introduced — action postponed indefinitely (updated Mar 24, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialThe Senate is considering a new law that would allow you to buy hunting and fishing gear without paying sales tax for a few days. It hasn't been approved yet.
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- Encourages outdoor recreation
Risks
- No direct impact on conservation or ecology identified
Economy
Benefits
- Reduces costs for recreational consumers
- Potential boost to local sporting goods retail
Risks
- Reduces state tax revenue
- Economic benefit is limited to a narrow consumer niche
Society
Benefits
- Increased affordability for outdoor hobbyists
Risks
- Narrow scope benefits only specific demographic groups
How trustworthy & consequential it is
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
lowlow
Analysis status
OpenStates summary
Fiscal impact to state revenue was not quantified in the provided source
Analysis based on a brief abstract; no full legislative text reviewed
Where it stands
Introduced
Currentaction postponed indefinitely
Committee
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