Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 47: Sales and Use Taxes; sales of firearms, ammunition, gun safes, and related accessories during an 11 day period each year; exempt
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Plain-language summary
SB 47 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on January 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Sales and Use Taxes; sales of firearms, ammunition, gun safes, and related accessories during an 11 day period each year; exempt. Primary sponsor: Jason Anavitarte (Republican), Matt Brass (Republican), Steve Gooch (Republican), Frank Ginn (Republican), Randy Robertson (Republican), Russ Goodman (Republican), John F. Kennedy, Larry Walker (Republican), Blake Tillery (Republican), Bo Hatchett (Republican), Ben Watson (Republican), Drew Echols (Republican), Chuck Payne (Republican), Rick Williams (Republican), Tim Bearden (Republican), Sam Watson (Republican), Bill Cowsert (Republican), Clint Dixon (Republican), Ed Setzler (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2025): House Second Readers.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use taxes, so as to exempt sales of firearms, ammunition, gun safes, and related accessories during an 11 day period each year; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 18
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Anavitarte | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Matt Brass | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| Steve Gooch | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 51 |
| Frank Ginn | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 47 |
| Randy Robertson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| Russ Goodman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| John F. Kennedy | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Larry Walker | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Blake Tillery | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
| Bo Hatchett | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 50 |
| Ben Watson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Drew Echols | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 49 |
| Chuck Payne | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 54 |
| Rick Williams | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Tim Bearden | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
| Sam Watson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Bill Cowsert | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 46 |
| Clint Dixon | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 45 |
| Ed Setzler | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 37 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute
- Senate Third Read
- Senate Engrossed
- Senate Read Second Time
- Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
- Senate Read and Referred
- Senate Hopper