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Tenn. Code Ann. § 9-6-101 Short title
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This chapter is known and may be cited as the “Essential Governmental Employee Housing Act of 2026.”
Tenn. Code Ann. § 9-6-102 Chapter definitions
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(1) As used in this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise:(1) “Essential employee” means an employee of a local government or public school system whose duties and responsibilities to the local government or public school system are determined by the governing body to be…
Tenn. Code Ann. § 9-6-103 Purpose
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The general assembly finds that the lack of affordable housing for essential governmental employees within this state, including, but not limited to, teachers, law enforcement officers, and public safety employees, poses significant recruitment and retention burdens on local gove…
Tenn. Code Ann. § 9-6-104 Powers
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(a) Notwithstanding another law to the contrary, local governments may, directly or through the local government's housing authority created under the Housing Authorities Law, compiled in title 13, chapter 20, if applicable:(1) Acquire, own, develop, lease, operate, and maintain …