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TN SB2591
TN SB2591AN 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
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 aims to prevent conflicts of interest by prohibiting employees of a local government from serving on the legislative body of that same local government. Specifically, it amends TCA Section 5-5-102(c)(1) to disqualify county employees from serving on their county's legislative body, though those already serving on a county commission on the bill's effective date can finish their current term. Additionally, it removes language from TCA Section 7-51-1501 that allowed exceptions to this rule 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 due to public welfare concerns.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Refer to Senate Delayed Bills Committee (on 02/02/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=SB2591&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - SB2591 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB2591.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB2591.pdf |
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