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SB2505Introduced in the Senate

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4 and Title 50, relative to economic development.

IntroducedSenate Commerce and Labor

Introduced by Charlane Oliver, District 19

What does this bill do?

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Official description

As introduced, creates a condition of eligibility for certain economic development incentives that employers certify that they pay employees working on the development project for which the incentive was granted at least $21.99 an hour beginning July 1, 2026, with annual adjustments thereafter by the commissioner of economic and community development based on the MIT living wage calculator; allows for recovering from employers found to be in violation of such wage requirements the incentives already provided. - Amends TCA Title 4 and Title 50.

Where it stands

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Commerce and Labor Committee

March 3, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

  3. Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee

  4. Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 3/3/2026

  5. Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Commerce and Labor Committee

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