Bill Sponsors: TN HJR0036 | 2013-2014 | 108th General Assembly

Bill Title: Proposes an amendment to Article II, Section 28 of the Tennessee Constitution to prohibit state or local sales and use tax on food; authorizes legislature to impose sales and use tax on prepared food, alcoholic beverages, candy, dietary supplements and tobacco.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Failed) 2013-03-26 - Failed In s/c State Government Subcommittee of State Government Committee [HJR0036 Detail]

Text: Latest bill text (Draft #1) [PDF]

Sponsors

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Representative Craig Fitzhugh [D]PrimarySponsored BillsHD-082FollowTheMoneyBallotpediaVoteSmart

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