Cheatham County - Subject to local approval, levies a privilege tax upon motor vehicles driving on the public roads and highways of Cheatham County; repeals prior private acts levying such privilege tax. - Repeals Chapter 258 of the Private Acts of 1963; as amended.
This bill establishes a new annual privilege tax for motor vehicles owned by residents of Cheatham County, excluding farm equipment and state-maintained roads. The tax requires vehicle owners to pay specific fees based on their vehicle type, such as $50 for passenger cars and varying amounts for different truck classes, with exemptions for disabled veterans, wheelchair users, and certain government vehicles. Collected by the county clerk alongside state registration fees, the revenue is distributed to fund local schools, education debt service, and highway maintenance. The legislation also repeals previous private acts that had authorized similar taxes in the county.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2024
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Mar 2024
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 21, 2024
Last action May 29, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Mar 25, 2024
Upper · Passed
Passed on Second Consideration, held on desk. Local Bill
upper
Mar 21, 2024
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Kerry Roberts
RRepublican
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