Assessors - As introduced, creates the Tennessee assessor of property certification board to review qualifications for the county office of assessor of property; creates new qualifications for such office. - Amends TCA Title 2; Title 4; Title 8, Chapter 18 and Title 67, Chapter 1.

HB 1537 creates a Tennessee Assessor of Property Certification Board to review and certify qualifications for candidates seeking the office of county assessor of property. The board, composed of five appointed members (including representatives from state offices and professional associations), will establish certification standards and require candidates to submit documentation 14 days before qualifying deadlines. Candidates must receive board certification before appearing on ballots, and write-in candidates must be certified 64 days prior to elections. County election commissions must publish the board’s rules 60 days before qualifying deadlines for public review.