Nashville Metro CouncilBL2026-1362Passed

This ordinance mandates an annual review and presentation to the Budget and Finance Committee of the Metropolitan Council by all boards, commissions, departments, and authorities that offer tax abatement incentives. The purpose is to ensure oversight and transparency regarding tax abatement programs.

An ordinance requiring an annual review and an annual presentation to the Budget and Finance Committee of the Metropolitan Council from all boards, commissions, departments, and authorities offering tax abatement incentives.

13 sponsors
Introduced 4/14/2026Metropolitan CouncilBill
Passed 7/21/2026

What it does

  • 1Requires annual review of tax abatement incentives by relevant entities
  • 2Mandates an annual presentation of findings to the Budget and Finance Committee
  • 3Applies to all boards, commissions, departments, and authorities offering tax abatements

This ordinance mandates an annual review and presentation to the Budget and Finance Committee of the Metropolitan Council by all boards, commissions, departments, and authorities that offer tax abatement incentives. The purpose is to ensure oversight and transparency regarding tax abatement programs.

Affects
Boards offering tax abatement incentivesCommissions offering tax abatement incentivesDepartments offering tax abatement incentivesAuthorities offering tax abatement incentivesBudget and Finance CommitteeMetropolitan Council

Activity timeline

2 of 2
  • Amendment filed
    Impact 45

    Amendment filed: Amendment No. 1 to BL2026-1362

  • New document
    Impact 10

    New amendment: Amendment No. 1 to BL2026-1362

Legislative history

7/31/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
7/24/2026
Mayor
Referred without comment
7/21/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
7/7/2026
Metropolitan Council
The bill was approved with an amendment by the Budget and Finance Committee. Council Member Allen moved that the bill be passed on second reading, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Allen offered Amendment No. 1 and moved that it be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. Council Member Allen moved that the bill be passed on second reading as amended, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
7/6/2026
Budget and Finance Committee
Referred without comment
5/19/2026
Metropolitan Council
The bill was recommended for deferral to the July 7, 2026 Council meeting by the Budget and Finance Committee. Council Member Allen moved that the bill be deferred to the July 7, 2026 Council meeting, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
5/7/2026
Metropolitan Council
The bill was recommended for deferral by the Budget and Finance Committee. The bill is deferred pursuant to Rule 8.1 of the Rules of Procedure of the Council.
4/21/2026
Metropolitan Council
Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and will be considered at the next regular meeting. The bill is referred to the Budget and Finance Committee.
4/14/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment

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