SB2002

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 67, Chapter 5, relative to property taxes.

Introduced·1/22/26

SB2002 amends Tennessee's property tax laws to limit tax rate increases and require public referendum for higher rates.

SB2002 amends Tennessee's property tax laws by setting a two percent limit on annual tax rate increases for counties, municipalities, and metropolitan governments. Exceptions allow for higher rates if additional revenues are needed, but require a public referendum with a 60% approval threshold. The bill also mandates that any additional revenue from new or reassessed properties be excluded from the tax rate calculation. The changes apply to tax years beginning on or after July 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Current
State and Local Government Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 24

10:30 AM

Senate State & Local Government Hearing

Mar 17

8:45 AM

Senate Revenue Subcommittee Of Finance, Ways & Means Hearing

History

Mar 24

Senate

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State and Local Government Committee

Mar 18

Senate

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

Mar 17

Senate

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