SB0629Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 7 and Title 67, relative to occupancy tax.
Introduced by Richard Briggs, District 7
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As enacted, revises present law relative to the privilege tax upon the privilege of occupancy in a hotel levied by municipalities. - Amends TCA Title 7 and Title 67.
Where it stands
Effective date(s) 05/05/2025
May 13, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION · April 16, 2025
82
Yes
2
No
7
Absent or Not Voting
91 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| John Crawford | 1 | Yes |
| Timothy Hill | 3 | Yes |
| Renea Jones | 4 | Yes |
| David Hawk | 5 | Yes |
| Tim Hicks | 6 | Yes |
| Rebecca Alexander | 7 | Yes |
| Jerome Moon | 8 | Yes |
| Gary Hicks | 9 | Yes |
| Rick Eldridge | 10 | Yes |
| Jeremy Faison | 11 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/18/2025
Action deferred in Senate State and Local Government Committee to 3/25/2025
Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/25/2025
Action deferred in Senate State and Local Government Committee to 4/1/2025
Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 4/1/2025
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee Ayes 7, Nays 0 PNV 0
Recalled from Senate Finance, Ways & Means Committee
Refer to Senate Calendar Committee
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/10/2025
Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0298)
Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 30, Nays 0, PNV 2
Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
Sponsor(s) Added.
Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
Subst. for comp. HB.
Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA0390)
Passed H., Ayes 82, Nays 2, PNV 7
Enrolled and ready for signatures
Signed by Senate Speaker
Signed by H. Speaker
Transmitted to Governor for action.
Signed by Governor.
Pub. Ch. 372
Effective date(s) 05/05/2025
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