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Committee advances bill extending vehicle sales/use tax break to deployed Tennessee veterans
Summary
Senate Bill 2629 was advanced to Finance after its sponsor said the measure would give the same motor‑vehicle sales/use tax break to Tennessee residents who are stationed outside the state on active duty as currently provided to those stationed in‑state.
Senator Gardenhire introduced Senate Bill 2629, describing it as a simple clarification to extend existing veteran motor‑vehicle sales and use tax exemptions to Tennessee residents who are stationed outside the state on active duty. The sponsor said the bill was requested by veterans' groups and would align treatment for residents regardless of duty station.
There were no substantive questions or opposition noted during committee discussion. The committee voted and the bill passed; the clerk sent SB2629 to Finance for further consideration.
