Mississippi 2023 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

SR 5 — Urge U.S. Congress to enact legislation to include airguns and airbows as items taxed under the Pittman-Robertson Act.

Last action — Died In Committee

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2023 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

This bill aimed to encourage Congress to tax airguns and airbows, similar to how they tax traditional firearms and ammunition. However, the bill did not move forward and is no longer being considered.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Died In Committee

  2. Referred To Rules

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 174 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (174)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SR 5 do?
This bill aimed to encourage Congress to tax airguns and airbows, similar to how they tax traditional firearms and ammunition. However, the bill did not move forward and is no longer being considered.
Who sponsors SR 5?
SR 5 is sponsored by Kevin Blackwell (Republican).
What is the current status of SR 5?
This bill died with 2023 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SR 5?
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