SB 539 Taxes, Real Property - As enacted, establishes the process for property tax assessment and valuation of multi-unit rental housing that receives a federal, state, or local incentive based on low-income renter restrictions. - Amends TCA Title 7; Title 13; Title 48; Title 49; Title 67 and Title 68.
Latest: May 22, 2026 · Pub. Ch. 1053
What it means
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How they voted
House: FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/22/2026 Passed
69 yes · 15 no · 7 other
Apr 22, 2026 · Result: pass
House: FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/22/2026 Passed
69 yes · 15 no · 7 other
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 20 | – | 1 |
| Republican | 49 | 15 | 6 |
How each member voted (91)
Party shown is each member's current party in our records. Official vote record
2 committee, procedural and amendment votes
Senate: FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 4/22/2026 Passed
30 yes · 0 no
Apr 22, 2026 · Result: pass
Senate: FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 4/22/2026 Passed
30 yes · 0 no
| Party | Yes |
|---|---|
| Democratic | 5 |
| Republican | 25 |
How each member voted (30)
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Senate: SENATE STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 5, Nays 4 PNV 0 3/25/2026 Passed
5 yes · 4 no
Mar 25, 2026 · Result: pass
Senate: SENATE STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 5, Nays 4 PNV 0 3/25/2026 Passed
5 yes · 4 no
| Party | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 1 | 1 |
| Republican | 4 | 3 |
How each member voted (9)
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Where it stands
Feb 10, 2025 · Senate
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Feb 12, 2025 · Senate
Sent to committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
Mar 11, 2025 · Senate
Sent to committee
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State and Local Government Committee
Apr 22, 2026 · House
Passed House
Passed H., Ayes 69, Nays 15, PNV 7
Apr 22, 2026 · Senate
Passed Senate
Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 30, Nays 0
Apr 30, 2026 · Senate
Passed Senate
Signed by Senate Speaker
May 7, 2026 · House
Passed House
Signed by H. Speaker
May 22, 2026 · Senate
Became law
Signed by Governor.
Full official history (30 actions)
- Jan 30, 2025SenateFiled for introduction
- Feb 10, 2025SenateIntroduced, Passed on First Consideration
- Feb 12, 2025SenatePassed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
- Feb 18, 2025SenatePlaced on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 2/25/2025
- Feb 25, 2025SenateAction deferred in Senate State and Local Government Committee to 3/11/2025
- Feb 28, 2025SenateSponsor(s) Added.
- Mar 4, 2025SenatePlaced on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/11/2025
- Mar 11, 2025SenateAssigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State and Local Government Committee
- Mar 11, 2026SenatePlaced on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/17/2026
- Mar 17, 2026SenateAction deferred in Senate State and Local Government Committee to 3/24/2026
- Mar 18, 2026SenatePlaced on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/24/2026
- Mar 24, 2026SenatePlaced on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/25/2026
- Mar 24, 2026SenateAction deferred in Senate State and Local Government Committee to 3/25/2026
- Mar 25, 2026SenateRecommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 5, Nays 4 PNV 0
- Mar 25, 2026SenatePlaced on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/25/2026
- Apr 21, 2026SenatePlaced on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/22/2026
- Apr 22, 2026SenateSenate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0869)
- Apr 22, 2026HousePassed H., Ayes 69, Nays 15, PNV 7
- Apr 22, 2026SenateEngrossed; ready for transmission to House
- Apr 22, 2026HouseSubst. for comp. HB.
- Apr 22, 2026HouseAm. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA1162)
- Apr 22, 2026SenatePassed Senate as amended, Ayes 30, Nays 0
- Apr 24, 2026SenateSponsor(s) Added.
- Apr 29, 2026SenateEnrolled and ready for signatures
- Apr 30, 2026SenateSigned by Senate Speaker
- May 7, 2026HouseSigned by H. Speaker
- May 11, 2026SenateTransmitted to Governor for action.
- May 22, 2026SenateSigned by Governor.
- May 27, 2026Effective date(s) 05/22/2026, 07/01/2026
- May 27, 2026Pub. Ch. 1053
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