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TN HB2637
Bill
Status
2/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Mark Cochran
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AI Summary
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Amends the City of Athens charter to allow the City Council to set compensation for the Mayor and Council members by ordinance, subject to Tennessee law limitations
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Prohibits compensation changes from taking effect during the current term of any elected Mayor or Council member; changes may only apply to subsequent terms
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Requires approval by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Athens City Council legislative body before the act takes effect
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Approval or rejection must be proclaimed by the presiding officer and certified to the Secretary of State
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Chapter 455 of the Private Acts of 1953; as amended by Chapter 136 of the Private Acts of 1971; Chapter 121 of the Private Acts of 1986; Chapter 164 of the Private Acts of 1998 and Chapter 60 of the Private Acts of 2024; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the City of Athens.
Athens
Last Action
Rec. for pass; ref to State & Local Government Committee
3/16/2026