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TennesseeSB 2537114th General Assembly (2025-2026)Senate

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 67, relative to taxation.

Sponsored By: Tom Hatcher (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

More time for property tax exemption steps

The law extends two property tax exemption deadlines from 30 days to 180 days. This gives affected property owners or applicants more time to complete the required steps. The provided text does not identify the two covered cases or show any tax savings.

New rules for property tax administration

The law requires annual updates to specified property tax figures, including a points measure. It also extends two assessor-related time limits from seven years to twelve years. Governing bodies must use formal resolutions for actions under two property tax rules. The provided text does not explain the figures, time limits, or effects on household tax bills. These changes took effect when the act became law.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Tom Hatcher

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Jessie Seal

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 132 • No: 1

House vote • 4/21/2026

FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/21/2026

Yes: 90 • No: 1

Senate vote • 4/13/2026

FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 4/13/2026

Yes: 33 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/25/2026

SENATE STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE

Yes: 9 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective date(s) 05/19/2026

    5/27/2026

  2. Pub. Ch. 982

    5/27/2026

  3. Signed by Governor.

    5/19/2026Senate

  4. Transmitted to Governor for action.

    5/11/2026Senate

  5. Signed by H. Speaker

    5/7/2026House

  6. Signed by Senate Speaker

    4/30/2026Senate

  7. Enrolled and ready for signatures

    4/29/2026Senate

  8. Passed H., Ayes 90, Nays 1, PNV 0

    4/21/2026House

  9. Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA0731)

    4/21/2026House

  10. Subst. for comp. HB.

    4/21/2026House

  11. Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.

    4/15/2026House

  12. Engrossed; ready for transmission to House

    4/13/2026Senate

  13. Sponsor(s) Added.

    4/13/2026Senate

  14. Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 33, Nays 0

    4/13/2026Senate

  15. Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0882)

    4/13/2026Senate

  16. Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/13/2026

    4/10/2026Senate

  17. Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0

    3/25/2026Senate

  18. Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/25/2026

    3/25/2026Senate

  19. Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/25/2026

    3/24/2026Senate

  20. Action deferred in Senate State and Local Government Committee to 3/25/2026

    3/24/2026Senate

  21. Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/24/2026

    3/18/2026Senate

  22. Action deferred in Senate State and Local Government Committee to 3/24/2026

    3/17/2026Senate

  23. Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/17/2026

    3/11/2026Senate

  24. Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee

    2/5/2026Senate

  25. Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

    2/2/2026Senate

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