State lawmakers of both houses have just voted overwhelmingly to exempt physical gold, silver, platinum, and palladium coins and bullion from the Mississippi state sales tax, sending the bill to Governor Tate Reeves (R) for his signature. Senate Bill 2019, sponsored by Sen. Chad McMahan (R 6), passed yesterday out of the full senate by a vote of 47-2. This afternoon, Rep. Jody Steversons identical House Bill 1661 passed out of the full house chamber on an overwhelming voice vote.
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