SB1702Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 7 and Title 67, relative to taxes levied by metropolitan governments.
Introduced by Jeff Yarbro, District 21
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As introduced, authorizes a county with a metropolitan government to levy a tax on the retail sale of food and food ingredients for human consumption within the county at a rate less than the local option sales tax rate. - Amends TCA Title 7 and Title 67.
Where it stands
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026
April 20, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
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 FW&M Revenue Subcommittee
Placed on Senate FW&M Revenue Subcommittee calendar for 3/17/2026
Refer to Senate F,W&M Committee w/ positive recommendation
Sponsor(s) Added.
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/20/2026
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026
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