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TN HB2638
Bill
Status
2/17/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jody Barrett
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AI Summary
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Amends the City of Charlotte's charter to redefine "elector" as residents or nonresident property owners holding at least 50% fee simple interest (excluding cemetery plots) who can provide certified deed or tax record documentation.
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Restructures City Council composition to include the Mayor and six Councilmembers, with salaries set by ordinance and prohibited from changing during a council term; requires 48-hour notice for special meetings.
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Grants the Mayor authority to appoint the city clerk, serve as purchasing agent, and appoint/remove all officers and employees; requires the Mayor to submit annual budgets at least 45 days before each fiscal year.
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Establishes a city court with jurisdiction over municipal violations, with city judges appointed by Council for 2-year terms at fixed salaries; allows the Mayor to appoint acting judges when needed.
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Requires two-thirds approval by the Charlotte City Council for the act to take effect, with approval to be certified to the Secretary of State.
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Chapter 154 of the Private Acts of 1955; as amended by Chapter 158 of the Private Acts of 1988; Chapter 204 of the Private Acts of 1990; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the City of Charlotte.
Charlotte
Last Action
Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 3/18/2026
3/11/2026