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TN HB1426
TN HB1426AN ACT to amend Chapter 74 of the Private Acts of 1975; as amended by Chapter 234 of the Private Acts of 1976; Chapter 26 of the Private Acts of 1991; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the City of Loudon.
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Introduced
03/10/2025
03/10/2025
In Committee
03/24/2025
03/24/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Subject to local approval, authorizes the City to regulate construction, maintenance, and operation of public utilities, and assess fees for the use and impact of such services; authorizes the City to establish, maintain, and regulate certain infrastructure, public grounds, and public facilities, assess fees for the use of or impact upon such property and facilities, and condemn property for such purposes in accordance with state law. - Amends Chapter 74 of the Private Acts of 1975; as amended.
AI Summary
This bill expands the legal authority of the City of Loudon by adding two new provisions to its existing municipal charter. First, the bill allows the city to create regulations governing public utilities, including their construction, maintenance, and operation, and enables the city to require utility service facility expansions and assess fees for using or impacting these services, while preserving any existing exclusive franchise agreements. Second, the bill grants the city broader powers to establish, develop, and maintain public infrastructure both within and outside its corporate limits, including highways, streets, parks, facilities, sewers, and other public spaces, with the ability to regulate their use and assess fees for their use or impact. The bill requires approval by a two-thirds vote of the Loudon City legislative body and will become fully effective upon receiving that approval. This legislation appears designed to provide the city with more comprehensive municipal management and infrastructure development capabilities.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Def. to Summer Study in State & Local Government Committee (on 04/02/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1426&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB1426.pdf |
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