When Tennesseans go to the polls on Tuesday, they’ll find more than candidates on the ballot.
After you vote on the governor’s race, you will see three proposed amendments to the Tennessee Constitution. Amendment 2 asks whether the state government should be permanently barred from taxing your property.
The ballot wording is technical, so many voters may not know at first glance what they’re being asked. Here’s what Amendment 2 does and why it matters.
What is Amendment 2?
There are two kinds of government that can tax property: local governments (your city or county) and the state. Amendment 2 deals only with the state.