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Senate committee advances constitutional amendment to prevent statewide property tax

2547702 · March 11, 2025
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Summary

Senate Joint Resolution 1, which would enshrine in the state constitution a prohibition on a statewide property tax, was advanced by the Senate Finance, Ways and Means Committee after sponsors cited historical precedent and assurances it would not affect local property taxation.

NASHVILLE — The Senate Finance, Ways and Means Committee on March 11 recommended passage of Senate Joint Resolution 1, a proposed constitutional amendment that would prohibit the state from imposing a statewide property tax.

Senator Hale, who presented the resolution, said the amendment mirrors language…

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