Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 1494: Taxes, Exemption and Credits - As introduced, during a five-year period, authorizes excise and franchise tax credit for businesses that make monetary contributions to eligible charitable organizations approved by the governor's office of faith-based and community initiatives. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 56 and Title 67, Chapter 4.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1494 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Taxes, Exemption and Credits - As introduced, during a five-year period, authorizes excise and franchise tax credit for businesses that make monetary contributions to eligible charitable organizations approved by the governor's office of faith-based and community initiatives. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 56 and Title 67, Chapter 4. Primary sponsor: William Slater (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 2, 2026): Rec. for pass; ref to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee with a negative recommendation.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Slater | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 35 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Rec. for pass; ref to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee with a negative recommendation
- Placed on cal. Government Operations Committee for 3/2/2026
- P2C, ref. to Government Operations Committee for Review - Finance, Ways & Means Committee
- Intro., P1C.
- Filed for introduction