Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 1695: Taxes, Exemption and Credits - As introduced, exempts the retail sale of food and food ingredients from the sales and use tax when sold on the fifth day of any month. - Amends TCA Title 67, Chapter 6.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 1695 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Taxes, Exemption and Credits - As introduced, exempts the retail sale of food and food ingredients from the sales and use tax when sold on the fifth day of any month. - Amends TCA Title 67, Chapter 6. Primary sponsor: Raumesh Akbari (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 20, 2026): Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raumesh Akbari | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026
- 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
- Placed on Senate FW&M Revenue Subcommittee calendar for 3/17/2026
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- Refer to Senate FW&M Revenue Subcommittee
- Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
- Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
- Filed for introduction