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TN SB2699
TN SB2699AN ACT to amend Chapter 455 of the Private Acts of 1953; as amended by Chapter 136 of the Private Acts of 1971; Chapter 121 of the Private Acts of 1986; Chapter 164 of the Private Acts of 1998 and Chapter 60 of the Private Acts of 2024; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the City of Athens.
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Introduced
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Subject to local approval, sets compensation of mayor and council members by ordinance rather than specific dollar amounts; does not alter compensation amounts of current mayor or council members. - Amends Chapter 455 of the Private Acts of 1953; as amended.
AI Summary
This bill, concerning the City of Athens, proposes to change how the compensation for the Mayor and City Council members is determined. Instead of having their pay set by specific dollar amounts in existing laws, this bill would allow the City Council to establish their compensation through an ordinance, which is a formal written law passed by a legislative body, subject to any state legal limits. Importantly, this change would not affect the current pay of the Mayor or Council members serving their existing terms, but any adjustments made through ordinance would only take effect for future terms. For this bill to become law, it must first be approved by a two-thirds vote of the City of Athens' legislative body, and its approval or rejection will be officially certified.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Passed on Second Consideration, held on desk. Local Bill (on 02/23/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=SB2699&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB2699.pdf |
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