Tennessee · 114
HB 308
Taxes, Sales - As introduced, authorizes certain counties to levy a local option sales tax at the rate of 3.75 percent, instead of a maximum of 2.75 percent, if the revenue from the increase in such tax is used by the county exclusively for the construction of a new county jail or to retire debt, including principal and interest and related expenses, on such construction. - Amends TCA Title 67, Chapter 6, Part 7.
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Summary AI-generated
Tennessee HB 308 proposes to authorize certain counties to levy a local option sales tax at a rate of 3.75 percent, exceeding the current maximum of 2.75 percent. This increased revenue must be used exclusively for constructing a new county jail or retiring debt related to such construction, including principal, interest, and associated expenses. The bill amends TCA Title 67, Chapter 6, Part 7.
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Sponsors
- John Gillespie Republican lead
Roll-call votes on this bill
| Question | Chamber | Result | Yea | Nay | Other | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOUSE STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE: Failed in State & Local Government… | lower | fail | 0 | 0 | 1 | Apr 8, 2025 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HOUSE CITIES & COUNTIES SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to State &… | lower | pass | 0 | 0 | 2 | Feb 26, 2025 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |