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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Vaughan | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 95 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Taken off notice for cal in s/c Cities & Counties Subcommittee of State & Local Government Committee
- Placed on s/c cal Cities & Counties Subcommittee for 3/19/2025
- P2C, ref. to State & Local Government Committee
- Assigned to s/c Cities & Counties Subcommittee
- Intro., P1C.
- Filed for introduction