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

SB 731: Public Contracts - As introduced, requires a local government to send back any requested changes on a contractor's or developer's application for development site plans or inspections in a single deliverable document or set of documents, or to remit related fees back to the developer for subsequent change requests; prohibits a local government from requiring a developer or contractor to fund, develop, or contribute to the development of nonessential infrastructure, unless otherwise agreed upon by the parties. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 9; Title 12; Title 13 and Title 66.

In committee Last action April 1, 2025: Failed in Senate State and Local Government Committee

Plain-language summary

SB 731 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on February 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Public Contracts - As introduced, requires a local government to send back any requested changes on a contractor's or developer's application for development site plans or inspections in a single deliverable document or set of documents, or to remit related fees back to the developer for subsequent change requests; prohibits a local government from requiring a developer or contractor to fund, develop, or contribute to the development of nonessential infrastructure, unless otherwise agreed upon by the parties. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 9; Title 12; Title 13 and Title 66. Primary sponsor: Mark Pody (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 1, 2025): Failed in Senate State and Local Government Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Mark Pody (Republican).