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TN HB1438

Bill

Status

Passed

6/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jay Reedy

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the City of Erin charter to require Mayor and Alderman candidates be at least 18 years old, U.S. and Tennessee citizens, and residents of the city for at least 24 months continuously prior to election

  • Redefines "Elector" to include non-resident property owners with at least 50% fee simple interest who can provide certified deed or tax records as proof of ownership

  • Increases the threshold for expenditures requiring Board approval from $2,500 to $5,000 for items not previously budgeted and approved by ordinance

  • Extends the notice period for special Board meetings from 12 hours to 48 hours, and prohibits city employees from serving as Aldermen

  • Requires two-thirds vote of the City of Erin legislative body for the act to take effect, with approval to be certified to the secretary of state

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Chapter 403 of the Private Acts of 1951; as amended and rewritten by Chapter 94 of the Private Acts of 2004; Chapter 82 of the Private Acts of 2006 and Chapter 60 of the Private Acts of 2014; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the City of Erin.

Erin

Last Action

Pr. Ch. 29

6/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Calendar and Rules4/8/2025
State & Local Government4/7/2025
Private Acts3/31/2025

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