NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – Another Tennessee lawmaker is pushing to eliminate the state’s grocery tax. State Rep. Elaine Davis (R-Knoxville) introduced the bill on Thursday.

House Bill 21 would end the state tax on groceries without raising taxes on businesses, Davis said. The proposal would also allow counties to implement a grocery sales tax if approved by local lawmakers.

“We have all felt the impact of rising food prices over the last few years, and working families have struggled to put food on the table as a result,” Davis said. “Tennesseans know best how to spend their own money. Repealing taxes on essential items like food and personal hygiene products has been one of my top legislative priorities. This legislation will save families hundreds of dollars annually and not have any consequences for our business owners or their employees. I’m honored to carry this legislation with support from House leadership.”

Currently, the state sales tax on food and food ingredients is 4% on top of the local rate.

State Rep. Aftyn Behn (D-Nashville) refiled a similar measure last month.