SB 735 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Advertising - As introduced, requires just compensation to be paid for the acquisition or removal of an outdoor advertising device lawfully erected; prohibits the use of amortization to provide such just compensation. - Amends TCA Title 29, Chapter 16 and Section 54-21-107.

SB 735 requires state agencies to pay fair market value for the removal or acquisition of lawfully erected outdoor advertising devices (like billboards), rather than allowing payments to be spread out over time (amortization). It directly affects owners of these advertising structures and the state commissioner responsible for managing highway-related property. The bill mandates full compensation for removal costs and device value when relocation isn't offered, and explicitly prohibits using amortization as a payment method. This change applies to situations where devices must be removed under existing laws, such as those related to highway safety or federal regulations.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2025 Last action Apr 20, 2026
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Committee
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Apr 20, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026
lower
Apr 14, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/20/2026
lower
Apr 14, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026
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Jan 13, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reset on Final calendar of Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
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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
Mar 11, 2025
Lower · Passed
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
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Mar 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/11/2025
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Feb 12, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
upper
Feb 10, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
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Mark Pody
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