House Bill 1537 aims to amend various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated concerning the Tennessee assessor of property certification board. The bill establishes the board, which will consist of five members appointed by different state officials, including the comptroller of the treasury and the governor. The initial terms for board members will be staggered, with some serving three years and others four years, and all subsequent appointments will be for four-year terms. The bill also outlines the board's responsibilities, including meeting as necessary, maintaining records, and receiving administrative support from the department of revenue.

Additionally, the bill specifies the qualifications required for candidates seeking the office of assessor of property, including residency, experience in real estate appraisal or related fields, and educational credentials. It establishes a process for the board to review and certify candidates' qualifications before they can appear on the ballot or be appointed. The bill also allows for challenges to a candidate's qualifications and sets forth procedures for addressing such challenges. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2027.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 4-29-249(a), 4-29-249, 67-1-515