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HB 1799

Comptroller, State - As introduced, deletes the reports the comptroller is required to submit to the general assembly regarding the provision of broadband services in historically unserved areas and the Tennessee Helping Heroes Scholarship Program; revises the information the comptroller is required to submit to the general assembly regarding the property tax relief program. - Amends TCA Section 7-59-316; Section 49-4-938 and Section 67-5-701.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Tandy Darby

Tennessee bill eliminates comptroller reporting requirements on broadband access in underserved areas and veteran scholarships, reducing legislative oversight of these programs.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · HB 1799

Legislative bill overview

HB 1799 eliminates two reporting requirements for Tennessee's comptroller: reports on broadband service provision in historically underserved areas and reports on the Tennessee Helping Heroes Scholarship Program. The bill also modifies what information the comptroller must report regarding the state's property tax relief program.

Why is this important

Eliminating reporting requirements reduces legislative oversight and public transparency regarding broadband access in underserved communities and veteran scholarship funding—both issues with significant constituent impact. The changes affect the General Assembly's ability to monitor whether state broadband and veteran support programs are achieving their intended outcomes.

Potential points of contention

  • Reduced accountability: Removing reports on broadband access in underserved areas limits visibility into whether rural or economically disadvantaged communities are receiving adequate service expansion.
  • Veterans program oversight: Eliminating Heroes Scholarship reporting eliminates data on program participation, funding utilization, and veteran beneficiary outcomes that lawmakers need to assess effectiveness.
  • Property tax reporting changes: Revising (rather than eliminating) property tax relief reporting is vague; unclear whether modifications improve or weaken legislative monitoring of tax relief distribution.
  • Transparency questions: The bill provides no stated justification for why these reports are unnecessary or burdensome to discontinue.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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