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HB2433 • 2026
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 67, Chapter 6, relative to sales and use tax exemptions.
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Abstract summarizes the bill.
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Finance, Ways and Means
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
Refer to Senate F,W&M Committee w/ negative recommendation
Refer to Senate FW&M Revenue Subcommittee
Assigned to s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee
P2C, ref. to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
Intro., P1C.
Filed for introduction
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Filed for introduction
Abstract summarizes the bill.
SENATE BILL 2116 By Campbell HOUSE BILL 2433 By McKenzie HB2433 008865 - 1 - AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 67, Chapter 6, relative to sales and use tax exemptions. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE: SECTION 1. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 67-6-393(b)(1), is amended by deleting the word "and" at the end of subdivision (C), by deleting the period at the end of subdivision (D) and substituting instead the language "; and", and by adding the following as a new subdivision: (E) Books with a sales price of one hundred dollars ($100) or less per item. SECTION 2. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 67-6-393(b)(2), is amended by deleting subdivision (E) and substituting instead: (E) Reference maps and globes; SECTION 3. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 67-6-102, is amended by deleting subdivision (90) and adding the following as a new, appropriately designated subdivision: ( ) "Books": (A) Means a set of written or printed pages fastened on one (1) side and enclosed between protective covers that are works of nonfiction, fiction, or short stories; (B) Includes printed literary works primarily published and distributed for sale to the general public, reference books, textbooks, and workbooks; and (C) Does not include newspapers, magazines, and periodicals. SECTION 4. This act takes effect July 1, 2026, the public welfare requiring it.