SB 2986 Tennessee Senate · 113th Regular Session (2023-2024)

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
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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Committee
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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

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Kerry Roberts
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