TN SB0188

Sales And Use Tax Exemptions

Introduced Senate London Lamar (D)
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At a Glance

TN SB0188 is a senate bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by London Lamar (D), currently “Introduced” since January 15, 2025.

We track 9,160 Tennessee bills this session, 117 of them sponsored by London Lamar.

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Conflict of Interest Analysis Personal Interests
1/10
Risk Level
Low
Policy Area
Taxation
Industry Overlap
0%
Personal Conflicts
0 found

The bill SB0188 aims to exempt feminine hygiene products from sales tax during the annual sales tax holiday, which would primarily benefit consumers by reducing their costs for these essential items. The sponsor, London Lamar, has a background as a community organizer and is employed by the Tennessee State Legislature, with no documented financial interests in businesses or industries directly related to feminine hygiene products or sales tax exemptions. Additionally, her role as a board member of the Memphis Branch of the NAACP does not present any direct financial conflict regarding this legislation. Therefore, there are no relevant personal financial interests that would align with the potential financial impacts of this bill on the market for feminine hygiene products.

Sponsor's Personal Financial Interests

Unlike federal analysis based on campaign donations, state analysis examines legislators' personal financial interests — their jobs, businesses, and investments.

Type Description Industry Source
Occupation Community Organizer — AI-researched
Employer Tennessee State Legislature — TN Legislature bio
Board Member Board Member of the Memphis Branch of the NAACP — AI-researched
Employer ELITE PROMOTIONS — TN Ethics Commission

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About This Analysis

This summary was generated using AI from the bill's official text and metadata. Data sourced from LegiScan and the Tennessee General Assembly. Conflict analysis examines the sponsor's personal financial interests for potential overlaps with the bill's subject matter.

Frequently Asked Questions
What is the status of TN SB0188?

TN SB0188 is currently “Introduced” in the Tennessee legislature.

Who sponsored TN SB0188?

London Lamar (D) sponsored TN SB0188.