RESOLUTION NO. RS2001-845
A resolution requesting the Davidson County Delegation to the Tennessee General Assembly to introduce and adopt legislation to provide for a sales tax on advertisements, including television, print, and outdoor advertisement.
WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper that a sales and use tax be paid on advertisements so as to generate additional revenue for the State of Tennessee and the Metropolitan Government.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
SECTION 1. That the Metropolitan County Council hereby goes on record as requesting the Davidson County Delegation to the Tennessee General Assembly to adopt legislation to provide for a sales tax on advertisements, including television, print, and outdoor advertisement.
SECTION 2. That the Metropolitan Clerk is directed to send a certified copy of this Resolution to each member of the Davidson County Delegation to the Tennessee General Assembly.
SECTION 3. That this Resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.
Sponsored By: Ludye Wallace
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LEGISLATIVE HISTORY |
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| Referred to: | Rules & Confirmations Committee |
| Introduced: | November 20, 2001 |
| Deferred to January 15, 2002: | November 20, 2001 |
| Deferred: | January 15, 2002 |
| Deferred: | February 5, 2002 |
| Adopted: | February 19, 2002 |
| Returned Unsigned by Mayor: | February 21, 2002 |