In a bid to increase Florida's appeal as a veteran-friendly state, Democratic lawmakers have filed measures to grant veterans a sales tax holiday spanning November and December each year.

The legislation, HB 279 and SB 538, would waive the sales tax on televisions, computers, clothing, shoes, books, sports equipment and billiard tables, if purchased by a veteran with a valid ID that shows their military status.

The items are some of the most popular holiday gifts, and eliminating the sales tax on them could result in significant annual savings for veterans.

Unlike a controversial $1 billion tax cut package being proposed by Gov. Rick Scott, the veterans sales tax holiday legislation is expected to receive bipartisan support during the 2016 legislative session, which begins in January.

"Any veteran should get the benefits of anything the government can give them, as much as they gave, their lives, their time, their family's time," Army veteran Mitch Black said of the bills. "It's not just the soldiers, but the entire family that lives through this, and it'd be a great thing if they can get that pushed through."