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TN HB1717

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Monty Fritts

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Repeals Chapter 1 of the Private Acts of 2007, which changed Roane County's chief executive title from "County Mayor" to "County Executive"

  • Returns Roane County to using the title "County Mayor" to align with Tennessee's general law (T.C.A. § 5-6-101) and most other Tennessee counties

  • Requires approval by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Roane County legislative body before taking effect

  • Addresses confusion that arises when Roane County works on inter-county projects where other jurisdictions use the "County Mayor" title

Legislative Description

AN ACT to repeal Chapter 1 of the Private Acts of 2007, relative to the chief executive officer of Roane County.

Roane County

Last Action

Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Calendar and Rules3/11/2026
State & Local Government3/2/2026
Private Acts1/22/2026

Full Bill Text

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