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SB 2453

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 Paul Bailey

Bill extends deadlines for Tennessee rural counties to apply for and gain approval of tax-incentive commercial development districts, pushing application deadlines to 2040 and state approval to 2041.

Placed on Senate Consent Calendar 2 for 4/22/2026
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Bill Summary · SB 2453

Legislative bill overview

SB 2453 extends deadlines for Tennessee counties bordering distressed rural areas to apply for and obtain approval of commercial development districts (CDDs). The bill pushes back the application deadline from December 31, 2026, to December 31, 2040, and extends the state approval deadline from June 30, 2031, to June 30, 2041—effectively giving counties and the state 14-15 additional years to work with these tax incentive programs.

Why is this important

Commercial development districts allow counties to retain sales tax revenue from designated areas to fund infrastructure and economic development in economically struggling regions. This bill directly impacts rural Tennessee counties' ability to attract business investment and generate local revenue. The extended timelines could help economically disadvantaged areas that might otherwise miss development opportunities under the original deadlines.

Potential points of contention

  • Fiscal impact uncertainty: Extending these tax incentives delays state revenue collection, but the long-term economic development benefits are speculative and difficult to quantify
  • Fairness concerns: Urban and non-bordering counties may view preferential tax treatment for specific rural counties as inequitable resource allocation
  • Implementation burden: The 14-year extension substantially lengthens state administrative oversight and approval responsibilities without clear justification for the specific timeline chosen

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

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