An effort to alleviate financial burdens on Tennessee families is moving forward as the state House advanced a bill that would eliminate the state’s grocery tax.

HB2043 passed out of the House Government Operations committee Monday after receiving a neutral recommendation and will now advance on to the House Finance subcommittee.

Representative Aftyn Behn (D-Nashville) and Senator Charlane Oliver (D-Nashville) introduced the legislation in November of last year.

Tennessee’s sales tax rate on food currently stands at 4%, with local jurisdictions able to add up to an additional 2.75% in local sales taxes. The proposed legislation prohibits state and local governments from taxing groceries.