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

SB 137: Planning, Public - As introduced, requires a local legislative body to approve an application for a proposed development without allowing public comment, if the legislative body determines that the proposed development is in substantial compliance with the zoning regulations or map that was previously made available for public review and comment. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 44 and Title 13, Chapter 7.

In committee Last action February 3, 2025: Withdrawn.

Plain-language summary

SB 137 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Planning, Public - As introduced, requires a local legislative body to approve an application for a proposed development without allowing public comment, if the legislative body determines that the proposed development is in substantial compliance with the zoning regulations or map that was previously made available for public review and comment. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 44 and Title 13, Chapter 7. Primary sponsor: Richard Briggs (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 3, 2025): Withdrawn.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Richard Briggs (Republican).