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TN HB2642
TN HB2642AN 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 office of county attorney for Hamblen County.
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Introduced
02/23/2026
02/23/2026
In Committee
03/31/2026
03/31/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Subject to local approval, updates appointment provisions, qualifications, and compensation for the office of county attorney. - Amends Chapter 677 of the Private Acts of 1949; as amended.
AI Summary
This bill, concerning the office of County Attorney for Hamblen County, updates how this position is handled by changing existing laws from 1949 and 1968. Specifically, it establishes that the County Attorney will be elected annually by the Hamblen County Commission at their September meeting. The bill also sets the County Attorney's annual retainer fee at $1200, paid in monthly installments from county funds, with additional reasonable compensation and expense reimbursement for legal services performed on behalf of the county, all subject to review by the County Legislative Body. Importantly, this bill will only take effect if approved by a two-thirds vote of the Hamblen County legislative body, with its approval or rejection to be officially proclaimed and certified.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee (on 03/31/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=HB2642&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB2642.pdf |
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