Tennessee · 114
HB 444
Housing - As enacted, deletes the definition of "blighted area" and defines "blighted property" for purposes of condemnation by housing authorities; clarifies that housing authorities may acquire real property without using eminent domain; authorizes housing authorities to pay more than fair market value for properties that are not blighted but that are in a blighted area; makes other related changes. - Amends TCA Title 13, Chapter 20; Title 13, Chapter 21 and Title 29, Chapter 17.
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Summary AI-generated
Tennessee HB 444, as enacted, deletes the definition of 'blighted area' and establishes a definition for 'blighted property' regarding condemnation by housing authorities. The bill clarifies that housing authorities may acquire real property without using eminent domain and authorizes them to pay more than fair market value for non-blighted properties located within a blighted area. It also amends TCA Titles 13 and 29 to make other related changes.
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Sponsors
- Bud Hulsey Republican lead
Roll-call votes on this bill
| Question | Chamber | Result | Yea | Nay | Other | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOUSE CALENDAR & RULES COMMITTEE: H. Placed on Consent Calendar for 3/17/2025… | lower | fail | 0 | 0 | 0 | Mar 17, 2025 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HOUSE FINANCE, WAYS, AND MEANS COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar &… | lower | pass | 0 | 0 | 1 | Mar 11, 2025 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HOUSE FINANCE, WAYS, AND MEANS SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to… | lower | pass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Mar 5, 2025 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HOUSE STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass; ref to Finance, Ways… | lower | pass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Feb 26, 2025 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HOUSE CITIES & COUNTIES SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to State &… | lower | pass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Feb 19, 2025 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |