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TN HB2319
TN HB2319AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2; Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 12 and Title 49, relative to public office.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, prohibits an employee of a local government from serving on the legislative body of the local government for which the employee works. - Amends TCA Title 2; Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 12 and Title 49.
AI Summary
This bill, amending various sections of Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA) related to public office, primarily prohibits employees of a local government from simultaneously serving on the legislative body of that same local government, with a grandfather clause allowing current county employees serving on a county commission to finish their terms. Specifically, it amends TCA Section 5-5-102(c)(1) to disqualify county employees from serving on their county's legislative body, though existing officeholders can continue until their term ends. Additionally, it removes language from TCA Section 7-51-1501 that allowed exceptions for local government employees serving on legislative bodies if authorized by law or local ordinance, and it repeals TCA Section 7-51-1502 entirely, further solidifying the prohibition. The bill takes effect immediately upon becoming law.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Placed on s/c cal Cities & Counties Subcommittee for 3/11/2026 (on 03/04/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=HB2319&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - SB2591 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB2591.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB2319.pdf |
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