Washington, DC (CNN) Tennessee Republican lawmakers are pushing back on a proposed three-day tax exemption on feminine hygiene products, saying it would lead to a loss of too much tax revenue.

Sen. Sara Kyle on Tuesday introduced SB 1724, a bill that would exclude products like tampons, pads, liners, cups and douches from sales tax during the state's annual sales tax holiday.

The annual holiday is held in Tennessee from July 31 to August 2, according to the state's department of revenue website . The holiday is meant to promote buying "back-to-school" items.

Kyle wants to alleviate some of the costs of the products for the state's 1.8 million women between the ages of 15 and 55.

"I come to you today with a very small plea: that we take the tax off these products for just one weekend," said Kyle at a hearing for the bill on Tuesday. "I am urging a very small amount of dollars, but it sends a large signal that our state is taking a very important step of recognizing these products as a necessity and are an essential part of women's health."

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