Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

HB 544: Taxes, Ad Valorem - As introduced, creates the commercial development board; with respect to new commercial property developed by private entities in certain taxing jurisdictions, authorizes the private entities to enter into agreements for payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes and leases with the commercial development board. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 9; Title 13; Title 48 and Title 67.

In committee Last action March 19, 2025: Taken off notice for cal in s/c Cities & Counties Subcommittee of State & Local Government Committee

Plain-language summary

HB 544 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 29, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Taxes, Ad Valorem - As introduced, creates the commercial development board; with respect to new commercial property developed by private entities in certain taxing jurisdictions, authorizes the private entities to enter into agreements for payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes and leases with the commercial development board. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 9; Title 13; Title 48 and Title 67. Primary sponsor: Kevin Vaughan (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 19, 2025): Taken off notice for cal in s/c Cities & Counties Subcommittee of State & Local Government Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Kevin Vaughan (Republican).