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Yes: 141 • No: 1
TennesseeHB 2655114th General Assembly (2025-2026)House
AN ACT to amend Chapter 213 of the Private Acts of 1982; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the Unicoi County mineral tax.
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Signed by Governor
Unicoi County
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Higher mineral tax caps for Unicoi producers
The law lets Unicoi County set a per-ton mineral tax after approval by two-thirds of its county legislative body. The maximum depends on when the tax period begins: 15 cents per ton before July 1, 2025; 20 cents from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2030; 25 cents from July 1, 2030, through June 30, 2035; and 30 cents on or after July 1, 2035. These are caps, not automatic tax rates; the county chooses the rate. The tax covers all sand, gravel, sandstone, chert, or limestone removed from the earth in the county to produce a saleable product. It applies regardless of the removal method or where the minerals are sold or delivered. Tax is owed when the minerals are removed, while still natural or unprocessed—not when sold. Exclusions cover minerals taxed under Tennessee Code §§ 67-7-102 through 67-7-110 or § 60-1-301, and agricultural lime or limestone. The tax creates a legal claim against the minerals and their source property, including the producer's mineral rights. That claim takes priority over all judgments, other legal claims, and liens. The act has no operative effect without county approval; the presiding officer must announce approval or rejection and certify it to the Secretary of State.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
There is no primary sponsor on record.
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 4/2/2026
FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 4/2/2026
Yes: 31 • No: 0
House vote • 3/30/2026
FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 3/30/2026
Yes: 82 • No: 1
House vote • 3/26/2026
HOUSE CALENDAR & RULES COMMITTEE
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 3/24/2026
HOUSE STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Yes: 17 • No: 0
House vote • 3/16/2026
HOUSE PRIVATE ACTS COMMITTEE
Yes: 11 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Pr. Ch. 55
5/1/2026Signed by Governor.
4/16/2026Transmitted to Governor for his action.
4/7/2026HouseSigned by Senate Speaker
4/6/2026SenateSigned by H. Speaker
4/6/2026HouseEnrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker.
4/2/2026HousePassed Senate, Ayes 31, Nays 0
4/2/2026SenateSenate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill.
4/2/2026SenateReceived from House, Passed on First Consideration
4/2/2026SenateEngrossed; ready for transmission to Sen.
3/31/2026HousePassed H., Ayes 82, Nays 1, PNV 10
3/30/2026HouseH. Placed on Consent Calendar for 3/30/2026
3/26/2026HousePlaced on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 3/26/2026
3/25/2026HouseRec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee
3/24/2026HousePlaced on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 3/24/2026
3/18/2026HouseRec. for pass; ref to State & Local Government Committee
3/16/2026HousePlaced on cal. Private Acts Committee for 3/16/2026
3/11/2026HouseP2C, ref. to Private Acts Committee - State & Local Government Committee
3/9/2026HouseIntro., P1C.
3/5/2026HouseFiled for introduction
3/4/2026House
Bill Text
Enrolled / Public Chapter
Introduced
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