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Commerce Committee approves fee waiver for honorably discharged veterans; bill heads to finance

Tennessee House Commerce Committee ยท February 11, 2026

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Summary

The committee attached an amendment and passed the Ola Mae Ransom Reintegration Act (HB 1108), which waives a $15 business-license clerk fee for honorably discharged veterans, National Guard members and reservists; the amended bill passed 24-0 and will be sent to finance.

Leader Camper presented House Bill 1108, the Ola Mae Ransom Reintegration Act, and the committee attached amendment 009018. Camper told members the amendment ensures the benefit applies only to veterans, guardsmen and reservists "who are honorably discharged from service" and sets the bill's effective date to July 2026.

The sponsor said the waiver applies to the $15 charge clerks collect from sole proprietorships, and when Representative Lynn asked the question the sponsor confirmed sole proprietorships are included. After brief discussion the committee approved the amended bill; the clerk recorded 24 ayes and no nays and the measure was referred to the finance committee.

Next step: HB 1108 will be considered by the finance committee as the next point of review.