House Bill 1537, also known as Senate Bill 1811, amends various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated to establish the Tennessee assessor of property certification board. The bill creates a new subdivision in Section 4-29-249(a) to formally recognize this board and outlines its composition, which includes five members appointed by various state officials and organizations. The bill specifies the terms of appointment, with initial staggered terms for members, and establishes that the board will meet as necessary, requiring a quorum of four members for official business.

Additionally, the bill revises Section 67-1-515, detailing the qualifications for candidates seeking the office of assessor of property. It mandates that candidates must submit evidence of their qualifications to the board, which will review and certify their eligibility before their names can appear on ballots. The bill also allows for challenges to a candidate's qualifications and sets forth procedures for disqualification if necessary. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2027.

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