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HB 2510

Taxes, Sales - As introduced, extends the deadline by which a county that borders at least three distressed rural counties must apply to be eligible to retain the sales and use tax generated from a commercial development district from December 31, 2026, to December 31, 2040; extends the deadline for the commissioner of finance and administration to approve a commercial development district from June 30, 2031, to June 30, 2041. - Amends TCA Title 67, Chapter 6.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Cameron Sexton

HB 2510 extends Tennessee's Commercial Development District program deadlines to 2040-2041, allowing rural border counties to retain sales tax revenue from commercial projects for 14 additional years.

Passed H., Ayes 81, Nays 0, PNV 0
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Bill Summary · HB 2510

Legislative bill overview

HB 2510 extends two critical deadlines for Tennessee's Commercial Development District (CDD) program, which allows counties bordering distressed rural areas to retain local sales tax revenue from commercial projects. The application deadline extends from December 31, 2026, to December 31, 2040, and the state approval deadline extends from June 30, 2031, to June 30, 2041.

Why is this important

The CDD program is a key economic development tool for rural Tennessee counties, allowing them to fund infrastructure and attract commercial investment in economically disadvantaged regions. By extending these deadlines by 14 years, the bill gives counties significantly more time to plan, apply for, and implement district projects—effectively transforming a temporary program into a long-term policy instrument.

Potential points of contention

  • Fiscal impact uncertainty: Extending tax retention for 14 additional years reduces state general fund revenue, but the bill provides no fiscal analysis of projected lost state revenue or conditions under which this trade-off is beneficial
  • Rural versus urban equity: Critics may argue that concentrating sales tax revenue in border counties with rural neighbors creates regional disparities and advantages certain counties over others
  • Administrative burden and accountability: The 10-year extension of state approval deadlines could create bottlenecks at the Department of Finance and Administration, potentially enabling projects to languish in approval limbo

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

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