Bill > HB0737

This bill amends Tennessee's vehicle registration laws to allow county clerks to request assistance from county clerks in adjacent counties during emergencies or temporary office closures. Specifically, during a public health emergency, natural disaster, or other temporary office closure, a county clerk can request written help from a neighboring county clerk to process vehicle registrations, renewals, and related services. The assisting county clerk can complete these tasks for the specified time period, but must follow certain guidelines: they will not collect county-specific motor vehicle privilege taxes, will collect local sales and use taxes at their own county's rate, and must provide a report of registered vehicles to the requesting county if needed. The assisting county clerk can charge a standard $2.50 fee for processing registration plates and certificates. The bill ensures that taxes collected cannot be refunded to offset rate differences between counties, and requires the assisting county to notify the state department about the tax collection. This legislation aims to provide flexibility and continuity of vehicle registration services during unexpected disruptions or emergencies.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0737&ga=114