SB2002In Committee

Amends TCA Title 67, Chapter 5.

Tennessee SB2002 proposes to limit the property tax rate set by counties, municipalities, metropolitan governments, and other taxing entities to an amount that does not exceed the previous fiscal year's total receipts plus an additional 2 percent, with certain exceptions. The bill establishes a procedure allowing for the 2 percent increase to be surpassed through a referendum. This legislation impacts local governments and their ability to raise property tax revenues.

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Overview

Tennessee SB2002 proposes to limit the property tax rate set by counties, municipalities, metropolitan governments, and other taxing entities to an amount that does not exceed the previous fiscal year's total receipts plus an additional 2 percent, with certain exceptions. The bill establishes a procedure allowing for the 2 percent increase to be surpassed through a referendum. This legislation impacts local governments and their ability to raise property tax revenues.

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Sponsor

Hensley, Joey

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

January 22, 2026

Last Action

March 24, 2026

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State and Local Government Committee

Subjects
Taxes, Real PropertyTaxes, Ad ValoremMunicipal GovernmentMetropolitan GovernmentLocal Government, GeneralCounty OfficersCounty Government

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