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TN HB1901

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/22/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jay Reedy

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Licensed beer manufacturers in Tennessee may claim an excise tax credit of 8 cents per pound (dry weight) for spent grain byproduct donated for agricultural use, including composting or animal feed

  • Donations must go to recipients located within 100 miles of the brewery and within Tennessee to qualify for the credit

  • Maximum annual credit is capped at $30,000 or the total excise taxes paid by the taxpayer during the fiscal year, whichever is less

  • Department of Revenue administers the credit program and may promulgate rules in consultation with the Department of Agriculture

  • Takes effect July 1, 2027, for tax credit purposes; rule-making authority takes effect upon becoming law

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 43; Title 57 and Title 67, relative to tax credits for alcoholic beverage byproducts donated for agricultural use.

Taxes, Exemption and Credits

Last Action

Action def. in Government Operations Committee to 3/23/2026

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Government Operations2/4/2026

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