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SB 2075

Taxes, Real Property - As introduced, requires the comptroller of the treasury to provide required cost and income limit estimates for property tax relief to the directors of the office of legislative budget analysis in addition to the members of the general assembly. - Amends TCA Title 48 and Title 67.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Bo Watson

Requires Tennessee comptroller to provide property tax relief cost and income estimates to legislative budget analysts for improved fiscal oversight and policy analysis.

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Bill Summary · SB 2075

Legislative bill overview

SB 2075 requires Tennessee's comptroller to provide cost and income limit estimates for property tax relief programs to legislative budget analysts in addition to the general assembly. This expands the distribution of fiscal analysis data related to property tax relief initiatives beyond current reporting requirements.

Why is this important

Property tax relief programs have significant budget implications and affect both government revenue and taxpayer obligations. Providing detailed cost and income estimates to budget analysts ensures more thorough legislative oversight and enables better-informed policy decisions about tax relief programs before they are implemented or expanded.

Potential points of contention

  • Administrative burden: Requiring additional reporting to another office may create extra work for the comptroller's department, though likely minimal
  • Scope ambiguity: The bill doesn't specify which property tax relief programs are covered or what level of detail estimates must include, potentially causing implementation disagreements
  • Policy transparency vs. predictability: While increased analysis can improve decision-making, some may view expanded fiscal scrutiny as complicating or slowing tax relief initiatives

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

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