TN HB2552Tennessee HB2552 requires local governments to make decisions on development applications, plans, or site inspections within 60 business days. If they do not approve or deny the submission within that time, they must schedule it for discussion at the next planning commission or governing body meeting. This aims to streamline the development process in the state.
TN HB2552 is a house bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by William Lamberth (R), currently “Passed” since May 27, 2026.
We track 9,160 Tennessee bills this session, 258 of them sponsored by William Lamberth.
The key recorded vote (House, April 21, 2026) ended 87–5 and passed.
Supporters of HB2552 argue that the bill promotes economic growth by reducing delays in the development approval process. They believe it will encourage investment in local communities and make it easier for developers to bring new projects to fruition.
Critics of HB2552 contend that the bill may rush local governments into making decisions without adequate review, potentially compromising community interests and zoning regulations. They worry that this could lead to hasty approvals of developments that may not align with local needs or standards.
The analysis of HB2552, which pertains to local government processes regarding development applications and contracts, reveals no direct conflicts of interest for the sponsor, William Lamberth. His professional background as an attorney and partner at a law firm does not inherently align with the specific provisions of the bill, which focuses on local government regulations rather than legal practices. Additionally, while Lamberth is involved in various community organizations and boards, these roles do not present a financial interest that would be directly impacted by the legislation.
Unlike federal analysis based on campaign donations, state analysis examines legislators' personal financial interests — their jobs, businesses, and investments.
| Type | Description | Industry | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupation | Attorney | Lawyers/Law Firms | AI-researched |
| Employer | Partner at Lamberth, Cifelli, Ellis & Nason, P.A. | — | TN Legislature bio |
| Business Owner | Owner of Lamberth Consulting | — | AI-researched |
| Board Member | Board Member of Sumner County CASA | — | TN Legislature bio |
| Spouse Employer | Spouse employed by Sumner County Schools | — | AI-researched |
| Employer | STATE OF TN | Government | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | SELF EMPLOYED ATTORNEY | Lawyers/Law Firms | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | PORTLAND COMMUNITY CHAIRMAN from Jan 2026 to current | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | UNITED WAY SUMNER CO BOARD MEMBER from Jan 2026 to current | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | VOLUNTEER STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD MEMBER from Jan 2026 to current | Education | TN Ethics Commission |
| Occupation | Law, GENERAL PRACTICE OF LAW | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Occupation | Law, STATE OF TN | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | Leadership PAC: LAMBERTH PAC | — | TN Ethics Commission |
Items marked "AI-researched" are generated from public sources but have not been independently verified. Verified data is sourced from official legislature websites and disclosure filings.
Source: LegiScan roll call vote data.
About This Analysis
This summary was generated using AI from the bill's official text and metadata. Data sourced from LegiScan and the Tennessee General Assembly. Conflict analysis examines the sponsor's personal financial interests for potential overlaps with the bill's subject matter.
What does TN HB2552 do?
Tennessee HB2552 requires local governments to make decisions on development applications, plans, or site inspections within 60 business days. If they do not approve or deny the submission within that time, they must schedule it for discussion at the next planning commission or governing body meeting. This aims to streamline the development process in the state.
How did the vote on TN HB2552 go?
The key recorded vote (House, April 21, 2026) ended 87–5 and passed.
What is the status of TN HB2552?
TN HB2552 is currently “Passed” in the Tennessee legislature.
Who sponsored TN HB2552?
William Lamberth (R) sponsored TN HB2552.
