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TN HB1717
Bill
Status
1/16/2026
Primary Sponsor
Monty Fritts
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AI Summary
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Repeals Chapter 1 of the Private Acts of 2007, which changed Roane County's chief executive title from "County Mayor" to "County Executive"
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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
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Requires approval by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Roane County legislative body before taking effect
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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