Democrats have asked for transparency from Gov. Bill Lee and proposed counter legislation to his administration's proposed franchise tax bill.
The Senate Finance Ways and Means Subcommittee passed the governor’s version of the bill sponsored by Sen. Jack Johnson (R-Franklin) on Tuesday. The bill, which aims to address a potential legal issue, now moves to the full Finance Committee.
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