John Spiros, Wisconsin State Representative for 86th District | www.facebook.com
John Spiros, Wisconsin State Representative for 86th District | www.facebook.com
According to the Wisconsin State Legislature's official website, the bill was described as follows: "a sales and use tax exemption for the sale of gun safes. (FE)".
The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.
In essence, this bill amends existing tax statutes to establish a sales and use tax exemption specifically for gun safes that are designed for the storage of firearms. The exemption does not extend to other storage items like locking gun cabinets and racks that are not specially designed for guns. The aim is to eliminate sales tax on gun safes to potentially encourage their purchase, enhancing safe firearm storage practices. The revisions clarify that the burden of proving a sale is tax-exempt lies with the seller unless exempt by statute or documented by a resale certificate. This exemption will take effect on the first day of the third month following its publication.
The bill was co-authored by Senator Van H. Wanggaard (Republican-21st District), Representative Clinton M. Anderson (Democrat-45th District), Representative Deb Andraca (Democrat-23rd District), Representative David Armstrong (Republican-67th District), and Representative Elijah R. Behnke (Republican-6th District). It was co-sponsored by Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara (Republican-19th District), Senator Tim Carpenter (Democrat-3rd District), and Senator Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (Democrat-18th District), along with 43 other co-sponsors.
John Spiros has co-authored another two bills since the beginning of the 2025 session, with none of them being enacted.
Spiros graduated from Metropolitan Community College in 1985.
Spiros, a Republican, was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2013 to represent the state's 86th Assembly district, replacing previous state representative Jerry Petrowski.
In Wisconsin, the legislative process starts when a senator, constituent, group, or agency proposes an idea for a bill. After drafting, the bill is introduced, numbered, and referred to a committee for review and public input. If approved, it moves through three readings and votes in both the Senate and Assembly. Once both chambers pass the same version, the bill goes to the governor, who can sign it, veto it, or let it become law without a signature. Only a small share of bills introduced each session ultimately become law. You can learn more about the Wisconsin legislative process here.
| Bill Number | Date Introduced | Short Description |
|---|---|---|
| AB10 | 02/06/2025 | A sales and use tax exemption for the sale of gun safes. (FE) |
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