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TN HB2122

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Rick Eldridge

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the Private Acts governing Hamblen County to establish that the County Attorney shall be elected annually by the Hamblen County Commission at the September meeting designated for that purpose

  • Sets the County Attorney's annual retainer fee at $1,200, payable in equal monthly installments from the county's general funds

  • Allows the County Attorney to receive additional reasonable compensation and reimbursement for actual expenses incurred for legal services performed on behalf of the county

  • Requires all compensation and reimbursement to be subject to review by the County Legislative Body through the Consent Calendar, with expense claims itemized and certified

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

Legislative Description

AN 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 county attorney for Hamblen County.

Hamblen County

Last Action

P2C, ref. to Private Acts Committee - State & Local Government Committee

2/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Private Acts2/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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