Bill > HB2258

This bill, known as "The Jeff Burkhart Act," amends existing Tennessee law to allow counties to establish self-financing central business improvement districts, which are areas designated to promote economic development and improve business conditions, often through special taxes or fees. Previously, only incorporated cities, towns, or metropolitan governments could create these districts under the "Central Business Improvement District Act of 1990." The amendment specifically expands the definition of "municipality" within this act to include counties that exercise general governmental functions, thereby enabling them to utilize this tool for local economic revitalization.