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TN HB0636

Bill

Status

Passed

5/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jeff Burkhart

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates the "Real Estate Infrastructure Development Act of 2025" authorizing Tennessee municipalities to establish infrastructure development districts by resolution to fund streets, roads, bridges, sidewalks, water, wastewater, natural gas, electric, telecommunications, parking, and storm water facilities

  • Allows host municipalities to levy special assessments on properties within districts to pay infrastructure costs, impact fees, administrative expenses, and debt service on bonds with a maximum 30-year term

  • Requires district establishment through petition signed by the developer and all property owners, followed by public hearing with at least 14 days notice and majority vote of the governing body

  • Special assessment liens are superior to trust deeds, mortgages, and mechanic's liens (except state/county/municipal tax liens), with delinquent assessments subject to 1% monthly interest and 1% monthly penalty

  • Districts must dissolve within 30 years or upon payment of all outstanding debt obligations, and are subject to annual audit by the comptroller of the treasury with up to 5% of assessments allowed for administrative expenses

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 7; Title 9; Title 12; Title 13; Title 66; Title 67 and Title 68, relative to infrastructure development districts.

Regional Authorities and Special Districts

Last Action

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 357

5/13/2025

Committee Referrals

Calendar and Rules4/15/2025
Finance, Ways & Means4/14/2025
Finance, Ways & Means Subcommittee4/10/2025
Finance, Ways & Means4/9/2025
State & Local Government3/19/2025
Cities & Counties Subcommittee3/12/2025
State & Local Government3/11/2025

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