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SB 339

Zoning - As introduced, extends the terms of members of historic zoning commissions from five years to six years. - Amends TCA Title 13, Chapter 7, Part 4.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Adam Lowe

Tennessee increases historic zoning commission member terms from five to six years, reducing appointment frequency and potentially affecting board turnover and community input.

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
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Bill Summary · SB 339

Legislative bill overview

SB 339 modifies Tennessee's historic zoning commission structure by extending member terms from five years to six years. This is a technical amendment to Title 13, Chapter 7, Part 4 of Tennessee Code Annotated that affects how historic preservation oversight bodies operate at the local level.

Why is this important

Term length extensions affect continuity and institutional knowledge on regulatory boards. Longer terms can reduce turnover costs and provide commissioners more time to develop expertise in historic preservation standards, though they also reduce opportunities for public input through new appointments.

Potential points of contention

  • Reduced appointment opportunities: Extending terms from 5 to 6 years decreases how frequently local governments can refresh commission membership or respond to community concerns about representation
  • Consistency questions: The rationale for changing to six years specifically is unclear—this could create an awkward term structure if other Tennessee boards use different cycles
  • Limited stakeholder input: The bill appears to have moved quickly through initial consideration with minimal documented public debate about whether this change benefits historic preservation goals

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

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