Bill > SB0997

This bill modifies Tennessee's annexation law by changing the conditions under which a referendum can be bypassed during a territory annexation process. Specifically, the bill establishes three key requirements for annexation without a referendum: first, two-thirds of the property owners within the proposed annexation area must provide written consent; second, the total area owned by consenting property owners must represent more than half of the territory proposed for annexation; and third, the proposed annexation must involve nine or fewer parcels of land. By setting these specific conditions, the bill provides a streamlined path for smaller-scale annexations that have significant property owner support, potentially making it easier for local governments to expand their territorial boundaries without going through a full public referendum process. The bill would take effect immediately upon becoming law, as determined by the Tennessee General Assembly.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0997&ga=114