Taxes - As enacted, makes various revisions to laws governing property tax liens, delinquent property taxes, and property tax proceedings. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 8; Title 13; Title 26 and Title 67.
This bill updates Tennessee laws regarding how property tax liens are handled, who they affect, and how tax sales are conducted. It clarifies that property taxes, interest, and court costs create a first lien on both real estate and tangible personal property, ensuring these debts are paid before other claims. The legislation also defines what counts as legal notice for tax proceedings, allowing tracking records to prove mail delivery and establishing rules for when signatures on receipts are required. Additionally, it ensures that liens for property taxes take priority over receiver's liens and other encumbrances on a property. Finally, the bill explicitly states that tax sales do not automatically transfer valid ownership title to the buyer until further legal steps are completed.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2024
Committee Review
Mar 2024
Senate Passage
Feb 2024
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 1, 2024
Last action May 28, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
10
Key actions
4
Committee
3
Mar 19, 2024
Upper · Passed
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Mar 19, 2024
Upper · Passed
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 0
upper
Mar 12, 2024
Upper · Passed
Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/19/2024
upper
Feb 5, 2024
Upper · Passed
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
upper
Feb 1, 2024
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Art Swann
RRepublican
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