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TN HB1439
TN HB1439AN ACT to amend Chapter 615 of the Private Acts of 1931; as amended by Chapter 326 of the Private Acts of 1941; Chapter 534 of the Private Acts of 1953; Chapter 39 of the Private Acts of 1965; Chapter 20 of the Private Acts of 1965; Chapter 220 of the Private Acts of 1974; Chapter 106 of the Private Acts of 2000; and Chapter 5 of the Private Acts of 2017; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the charter for the City of Ridgeside.
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Introduced
04/01/2025
04/01/2025
In Committee
04/16/2025
04/16/2025
Crossed Over
04/21/2025
04/21/2025
Passed
04/24/2025
04/24/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/04/2025
06/04/2025
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Subject to local approval, repeals and replaces in its entirety the city's private act charter. - Amends Chapter 615 of the Private Acts of 1931; as amended.
AI Summary
This bill comprehensively replaces the existing charter for the City of Ridgeside, establishing a new framework for municipal governance. The bill creates a detailed structure for the city's operations, including defining the city's corporate identity, powers, elections, governing body, and administrative functions. Key provisions include establishing a three-member Board of Commissioners elected every four years, with one member serving as mayor and another as vice mayor. The bill outlines specific powers for the city, including taxation, infrastructure development, and utility regulation. It establishes a city court with a judge appointed by the commission, defines the roles of city officials like the city attorney, and provides detailed guidelines for financial management, including tax collection procedures. The charter emphasizes democratic processes, defining voter eligibility, election procedures, and governmental responsibilities. Notably, the bill requires local approval through a two-thirds vote of the city's legislative body and preserves the terms and salaries of incumbent officials. The new charter provides a comprehensive and modernized governance structure for Ridgeside, detailing everything from municipal powers to administrative procedures while maintaining the city's existing boundaries and fundamental organizational principles.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Pr. Ch. 30 (on 06/04/2025)
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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=HB1439&ga=114 |
BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/114/priv/pr0030.pdf |
BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB1439.pdf |
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