SB0925Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 67, Chapter 6, Part 3, relative to taxation of broadband equipment and services.
Introduced by Edward Jackson, District 25
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As enacted, sets the end date at June 30, 2027, for the exemption from sales and use tax for purchases and leases of equipment and infrastructure used to produce broadband communications services or provide internet access. - Amends TCA Title 67, Chapter 6, Part 3.
Where it stands
Effective date(s) 05/09/2025
May 15, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration · April 22, 2025
32
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
32 senators recorded in this Senate 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 senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Adam Lowe | 1 | Yes |
| Tom Hatcher | 2 | Yes |
| Rusty Crowe | 3 | Yes |
| Robert Harshbarger | 4 | Yes |
| Randy McNally | 5 | Yes |
| Richard Briggs | 7 | Yes |
| Jessie Seal | 8 | Yes |
| Steve Southerland | 9 | Yes |
| Todd Gardenhire | 10 | Yes |
| Bo Watson | 11 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
Refer to Senate F,W&M Revenue Subcommittee
Placed on Senate FW&M Revenue Subcommittee calendar for 2/25/2025
Refer to Senate Finance, Ways & Means Committee w/ negative recommendation
Sponsor(s) Added.
Rule #83(8) Suspended, to be heard in Senate Finance, Ways & Means Committee on 4/15/2025
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/15/2025
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2025
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 11, Nays 0 PNV 0
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/22/2025
Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0445)
Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 32, Nays 0
Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
Subst. for comp. HB.
Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA0510)
Passed H., Ayes 95, Nays 2, PNV 0
Sponsor(s) Added.
Enrolled and ready for signatures
Signed by Senate Speaker
Signed by H. Speaker
Transmitted to Governor for action.
Signed by Governor.
Pub. Ch. 449
Effective date(s) 05/09/2025
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