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S 5813

Relates to imposing an excise tax on firearms and ammunition

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Luis Sepúlveda

Imposes an excise tax on firearms and ammunition at the point of sale, making buyers pay, and requiring retailers to collect and state agencies to administer.

REFERRED TO BUDGET AND REVENUE
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Bill Summary · S 5813

Summary of S 5813 — Relates to Imposing an Excise Tax on Firearms and Ammunition

Overview

  • ** Bill number:** S 5813
  • ** Title:** Relates to imposing an excise tax on firearms and ammunition
  • ** Sponsor (primary):** Luis R. Sepúlveda
  • ** Introduced:** March 3, 2025
  • ** Status:** Referred to Budget and Revenue (Senate)
  • ** Related bill:** S 7733 (prior-session)

S 5813 proposes the imposition of an excise tax on firearms and ammunition. The information provided does not include the tax rate, exemptions, collection method, or how revenue would be allocated.

What the bill would do (high-level)

  • Create or authorize an excise tax on sales of firearms and ammunition.
  • Likely establish administrative details for collection and enforcement, typically handled by the state revenue department or equivalent agency (specific agencies are not named in the provided text).
  • Depending on the final language, could specify taxable items, definitions, exemptions, and allocation of any revenue.

Note: The provided materials do not include the bill’s text, so exact provisions such as the tax rate, exempt purchases (e.g., for law enforcement or transfers), reporting requirements, or revenue use are not specified here.

Who would be affected

  • Firearms and ammunition buyers would be subject to the new excise tax at point of sale (assuming typical excise tax structure).
  • Retailers and sellers would handle collection, remittance, and compliance with the new tax.
  • State revenue and regulatory agencies would administer and enforce the tax, and would oversee any reporting or audit requirements once defined in the bill.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • The bill was introduced on March 3, 2025 and referred to the Budget and Revenue Committee in the Senate.
  • Legislative Actions listed: two identical entries on 2025-03-03 showing the referral to Budget and Revenue, with no other actions documented in the provided information.
  • The status indicates ongoing consideration; no floor votes, amendments, or enacted status are shown.

Fiscal and policy considerations (unconfirmed)

  • Revenue impact depends on the tax rate, taxable base, exemptions, and compliance costs.
  • Potential objectives often cited in similar measures include funding gun safety programs, enforcement, or general budget needs; however, the specific allocation is not stated here.

Additional context

  • The bill is identified as related to S 7733 from a prior session, suggesting continued legislative interest in an excise tax on firearms and ammunition.

If you’d like, I can incorporate any available text from the bill (rates, exemptions, allocation) to provide a more detailed, provision-by-provision summary.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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