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TN HB2122

TN HB2122
AN ACT to amend Chapter 677 of the Private Acts of 1949; as amended by Chapter 434 of the Private Acts of 1968; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the county attorney for Hamblen County.


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Introduced
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/05/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

114th General Assembly

Bill Summary

Subject to local approval, moves the election of the county attorney by the county commission from July to September; changes who reviews the compensation of and reimbursement of expenses to the county attorney, from the finance committee to the county legislative body. - Amends Chapter 677 of the Private Acts of 1949; as amended.

AI Summary

This bill, concerning the county attorney for Hamblen County, proposes to change the timing of the county attorney's election from July to September, with the election to be conducted by the Hamblen County Commission. It also alters the process for reviewing the county attorney's compensation and reimbursement for expenses, shifting this responsibility from the finance committee to the entire county legislative body, which is the group of elected officials representing the county. Additionally, the bill specifies that the county attorney will receive an annual retainer fee and additional compensation for services and expenses, all of which are subject to review by the county legislative body. Importantly, this bill will only take effect if approved by a two-thirds vote of Hamblen County's legislative body.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

P2C, ref. to Private Acts Committee - State & Local Government Committee (on 02/05/2026)

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