Hulsey bill seeks to limit local property tax hikes in Tennessee

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) -- State Rep. Bud Husley (R-Kingsport) has filed legislation that he says would protect homeowners in Tennessee from excessive local property tax hikes. House Bill 2607 would cap property tax increases at no more than 2% per year, with a limited exception for municipalities that deem additional increases necessary. "Homeownership is central to [...]