Annexation - As introduced, specifies circumstances in which a referendum will not be required to effectuate annexation of territory; removes repealer provision for exceptions to the referendum requirement. - Amends TCA Section 6-51-104.

SB 997 modifies Tennessee's annexation rules by removing the requirement for a referendum when specific conditions are met. It allows municipalities to annex territory without a vote if two-thirds of property owners consent in writing, those owners collectively own over half the proposed area, and the annexation involves nine or fewer parcels. This directly affects property owners in communities seeking annexation, making the process easier for smaller, contiguous land parcels. The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated Section 6-51-104 to replace existing referendum requirements with these three conditions. The change aims to streamline annexation for municipalities while maintaining owner consent thresholds.