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TN HB2656
TN HB2656AN ACT to amend Chapter 325 of the Private Acts of 1945; as amended by Chapter 335 of the Private Acts of 1968; Chapter 282 of the Private Acts of 1972; Chapter 23 of the Private Acts of 1973; Chapter 93 of the Private Acts of 1983; Chapter 83 of the Private Acts of 1985; Chapter 218 of the Private Acts of 1990; Chapter 11 of the Private Acts of 1991; Chapter 65 of the Private Acts of 1993; Chapter 90 of the Private Acts of 2000; Chapter 77 of the Private Acts of 2002; Chapter 136 of the Private
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Introduced
03/04/2026
03/04/2026
In Committee
03/31/2026
03/31/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Subject to local approval, moves the date of elections from coinciding with the primary in May to coinciding with the general election in November; increases the compensation of the council members from $100 to $150 for each council meeting and from $50 to $75 for each committee meeting; increases the annual salary of the mayor from $45,000 to $75,000; authorizes the mayor, subject to confirmation of the city council, a superintendent of streets and a superintendent of sanitation. - Amends Chapter 325 of the Private Acts of 1945; as amended.
AI Summary
This bill, subject to local approval by the City of Lafayette's legislative body, proposes several changes to the city's governance structure and compensation. Primarily, it shifts the timing of city elections from May to coincide with the general election in November, with staggered terms for council members and the mayor to transition to this new schedule. Additionally, it increases the pay for council members, providing $150 for each council meeting and $75 for each committee meeting attended, and significantly raises the mayor's annual salary from $45,000 to $75,000, effective after the November 2028 election. The bill also expands the administrative roles under the mayor's authority by adding a superintendent of streets and a superintendent of sanitation to the existing superintendent of gas. Importantly, these changes are designed not to affect the terms or salaries of current officeholders before their elected terms expire.
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=HB2656&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB2656.pdf |
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