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TN SB2581
TN SB2581AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 9; Title 12 and Title 67, relative to local government.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, increases from 90 days to 100 days the amount of time that a joint committee on county consolidation has following its receipt of a petition of consolidation to report its findings and recommendations on the feasibility of consolidation of the petitioning county with another county. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 9; Title 12 and Title 67.
AI Summary
This bill, by amending Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA) Section 5-3-103(c), extends the timeframe for a joint committee on county consolidation to report its findings and recommendations on the feasibility of merging one county with another. Previously, this committee had 90 days from receiving a consolidation petition to complete its report; this bill increases that period to 100 days, providing a slightly longer window for evaluating such proposals, which are relevant to local government structure and efficiency.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
SA0956 - Amendment 1-0 to SB2581 (on 04/01/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=SB2581&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Memo for SA0956 (13632) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM3172.pdf |
| Amendment 1-0 to SB2581 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/SA0956.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for SA0956 (13632) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM3047.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB2581.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - HB2115 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB2115.pdf |
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