SB 1101 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Taxes, Exemption and Credits - As introduced, creates tax exemption for portions of property that provide tree canopy cover in counties whose local governing bodies elect to create the exemption. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6 and Title 67, Chapter 5.

SB 1101 allows Tennessee counties to create a property tax exemption for portions of real property covered by tree canopy, as defined by specific measurement methods (including aerial imagery or field surveys). Property owners in participating counties can apply for this exemption, which applies only to the canopy-covered area (not the entire property), with the exemption value determined by county agencies. The exemption requires annual renewal, is not transferable, and property owners must report changes affecting canopy coverage to maintain the tax break.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2025 Last action Feb 11, 2026
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Total actions
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Key actions
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Committee
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Feb 3, 2026
Committee
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
lower
Jan 27, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 2/3/2026
lower
Jan 13, 2026
Lower · Passed
Action deferred in Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee to 2/3/2026
lower
Jan 5, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 1/13/2026
lower
Apr 14, 2025
Lower · Passed
Action deferred in Senate Finance, Ways & Means Committee to 1st Calendar of 2026
lower
Feb 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
Refer to Senate Finance, Ways & Means Committee Revenue Subcommittee
lower
Feb 12, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
upper
Feb 10, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
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Tom Hatcher
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