SB0731Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 9; Title 12; Title 13 and Title 66, relative to development contracts.
Introduced by Mark Pody, District 17
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As introduced, requires a local government to send back any requested changes on a contractor's or developer's application for development site plans or inspections in a single deliverable document or set of documents, or to remit related fees back to the developer for subsequent change requests; prohibits a local government from requiring a developer or contractor to fund, develop, or contribute to the development of nonessential infrastructure, unless otherwise agreed upon by the parties. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 9; Title 12; Title 13 and Title 66.
Where it stands
Failed in Senate State and Local Government Committee
April 1, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: SENATE STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE: Failed in Senate State and Local Government Committee · April 1, 2025
2
Yes
6
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
8 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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How would you vote on this bill?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Adam Lowe | 1 | Yes |
| Tom Hatcher | 2 | No |
| Richard Briggs | 7 | No |
| Todd Gardenhire | 10 | Yes |
| Jeff Yarbro | 21 | No |
| Edward Jackson | 25 | No |
| Page Walley | 26 | No |
| Sara Kyle | 30 | No |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/25/2025
Action deferred in Senate State and Local Government Committee to 4/1/2025
Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 4/1/2025
Failed in Senate State and Local Government Committee
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