A bill that would lay the groundwork for a light rail transit project in Knoxville will continue its journey through subcommittees in the state Legislature Wednesday.
The bill, carried by Knoxville’s Rep. Eddie Smith in the House and Sen. Becky Duncan Massey in the Senate, would create special assessment districts in locations that could support rail or bus rapid transit systems.
The legislation would set up new tax districts. If passed, the bill wouldn't mandate anything, but would allow for local decision makers to act.
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