Taxes, Franchise - As enacted, clarifies that the imposition of a criminal offense, penalty, or dismissal from employment does not apply to an officer or employee of the department of revenue or other employee or officer of the state who in good faith acts in accordance with present law requiring the department to publish on its website in June 2025 the names of certain taxpayers issued franchise tax refunds. - Amends TCA Section 67-1-1709.

Looking ahead

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History

1. 2025
   1. Apr 8Pub. Ch. 75Latest
   2. Apr 8Effective date(s) 03/25/2025
   3. Mar 25Signed by Governor Bill Lee.Became Law
   4. Mar 18Transmitted to Governor for action.To Governor
   5. Mar 17Signed by Senate SpeakerMajor
   6. Mar 17Signed by H. SpeakerMajor
   7. Mar 13Passed Senate, Ayes 32, Nays 0Passed House
      • Vote recorded FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 3/13/2025 Passed. Result: pass.Lower
   8. Mar 13Engrossed; ready for transmission to HouseMinor
   9. Mar 13Subst. for comp. HB.Major
   10. Mar 13Passed H., Ayes 90, Nays 0, PNV 0Passed Senate
   11. Mar 13Enrolled and ready for signaturesMinor
   12. Mar 11Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
       • Vote recorded SENATE FINANCE, WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee 3/11/2025 Passed. Result: pass.Upper
   13. Mar 11Placed on Senate Consent Calendar 2 for 3/13/2025
   14. Mar 10Sponsor(s) Added.Minor
   15. Mar 4Refer to Senate Finance, Ways & Means Committee w/ recommendationMinor
   16. Mar 4Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 3/11/2025
   17. Feb 25Refer to Senate Finance, Ways & Means Committee Revenue Subcommittee
   18. Feb 25Placed on Senate FW&M Revenue Subcommittee calendar for 3/4/2025
   19. Feb 12Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means CommitteeMinor
   20. Feb 10Introduced, Passed on First ConsiderationMinor
   21. Feb 6Filed for introductionIntroduced