SB0191

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 9-21-133 and Title 9, Chapter 21, Part 4, relative to local government debt.

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Tennessee SB0191 amends local government debt regulations, defining "heightened risk debt" and requiring approval from the comptroller for such debt.

Tennessee SB0191 amends Tennessee Code Annotated to redefine "heightened risk debt" as any debt obligation with a variable interest rate, an interest rate reset provision, or a put option. The bill also mandates that local governments submit requests to the comptroller of the treasury for approval before issuing such debt. The comptroller must approve the request if the debt terms are in the public's interest, and must report the decision to the local government within fifteen business days. The changes take effect July 1, 2025.

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Roll Call Votes

29 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 12, 2025

11:00 AM

Senate Energy, Agriculture And Natural Resources Hearing

History

Apr 29, 2025

Pub. Ch. 218

Apr 29, 2025

Effective date(s) 07/01/2025

Apr 21, 2025

Senate

Signed by Governor.