SB1919

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 67, Chapter 6, relative to sales and use tax exemptions for educators.

Introduced·1/21/26
Draft Text

Exempts school supplies and art supplies priced at $100 or less from sales tax for teachers in Tennessee.

This bill amends Tennessee's sales and use tax laws to exempt school supplies and art supplies priced at $100 or less from sales tax when sold to teachers in the state. The exemption does not apply to clothing, computers, computer software, video game consoles, personal use items, or items for business use. Teachers must apply for and obtain an exemption certificate from the Department of Revenue to claim the exemption. The bill also requires retailers to report exempt sales to the commissioner of revenue. The changes take effect July 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance, Ways and Means Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

SENATE EDUCATION COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 0

8 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Apr 20

1:00 PM

Senate Finance, Ways And Means Hearing

Mar 18

1:00 PM

Senate Education Hearing

History

Apr 20

Senate

Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026

Apr 14

Senate

Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/20/2026

Apr 14

Senate

Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026