Property Tax

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TN SB2271 is a senate bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by Richard Briggs (R), currently “Introduced” since February 2, 2026.

We track 9,160 Tennessee bills this session, 137 of them sponsored by Richard Briggs.

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Senator Richard Briggs sponsors SB2271, which amends property tax regulations in Tennessee. His personal financial interests include employment in the commercial real estate sector, which directly aligns with the bill's focus on property tax and real estate. This creates a potential conflict of interest, as any changes to property tax regulations could financially benefit his commercial real estate endeavors. Furthermore, his role as a cardiothoracic surgeon and his affiliations with various government and educational institutions do not directly relate to the bill's subject matter, but his involvement in real estate is significant enough to warrant concern.

The requirement for written notice regarding property reappraisal extensions could influence the real estate market and property values, potentially impacting Briggs' financial interests in commercial real estate. Given that he is actively engaged in this sector, there is a clear risk that his legislative actions could be influenced by personal financial gain, raising ethical questions about the appropriateness of his sponsorship of this bill.

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