SB 2639 Tennessee Senate · 113th Regular Session (2023-2024)

Real Property - As enacted, makes changes to law regarding restrictions on land purchases by sanctioned aliens or foreign entities. - Amends TCA Title 43; Title 44; Title 47; Title 48 and Title 66.

This bill updates Tennessee laws to restrict land purchases by sanctioned aliens and foreign entities linked to countries subject to international arms trade regulations. It defines specific terms such as "agricultural land" and "prohibited foreign party" to clarify which groups face restrictions on owning or controlling property. The legislation prevents prohibited parties from acquiring agricultural land through direct ownership, long-term leases, or by holding a controlling interest in a business that owns such land. These changes directly affect foreign governments, designated terrorist organizations, and their agents or affiliates regarding their ability to hold real estate in the state.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2024
Committee Review
Apr 2024
Senate Passage
Feb 2024
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 1, 2024 Last action May 29, 2024
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
18
Key actions
10
Committee
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Apr 23, 2024
Upper · Passed
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 2 PNV 0
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Apr 19, 2024
Upper · Passed
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/23/2024
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Apr 11, 2024
Upper · Passed
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/15/2024
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Mar 27, 2024
Upper · Passed
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee Ayes 8, Nays 1 PNV 0
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Mar 20, 2024
Upper · Passed
Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 3/27/2024
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Mar 12, 2024
Upper · Passed
Action deferred in Senate Commerce and Labor Committee to 3/13/2024
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Mar 12, 2024
Upper · Passed
Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 3/13/2024
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Mar 8, 2024
Upper · Passed
Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 3/12/2024
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Mar 6, 2024
Upper · Passed
Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 3/12/2024
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Feb 5, 2024
Upper · Passed
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
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Feb 1, 2024
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Frank Niceley
RRepublican
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