Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Joint Resolution

HJR 809: Constitutional Amendments - Proposes an amendment to Article II, Section 28 of the Constitution of Tennessee to authorize counties and municipalities, by a two-thirds vote of the local legislative body, to make the levying and collection of the tax on all real property, or one or more subclassifications of real property, by the jurisdiction optional or may authorize alternative payment plans, including advanced tax payments or deferred tax payments that include a lien against the title of the property. -

In committee Last action February 3, 2026: Assigned to s/c Cities & Counties Subcommittee

Plain-language summary

HJR 809 is a joint resolution introduced in the Tennessee House on January 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Constitutional Amendments - Proposes an amendment to Article II, Section 28 of the Constitution of Tennessee to authorize counties and municipalities, by a two-thirds vote of the local legislative body, to make the levying and collection of the tax on all real property, or one or more subclassifications of real property, by the jurisdiction optional or may authorize alternative payment plans, including advanced tax payments or deferred tax payments that include a lien against the title of the property. -. Primary sponsor: Timothy Hill (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 3, 2026): Assigned to s/c Cities & Counties Subcommittee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Timothy Hill (Republican).