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TN HB2643

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/24/2026

Primary Sponsor

Iris Rudder

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates a Board of Public Utilities for Winchester, Franklin County, consisting of 5 members: the Mayor as a standing member, plus 4 appointed members serving staggered 4-year terms expiring annually on August 31

  • Requires at least one City Council member on the Board; Mayor nominates candidates for Council approval, and Council may remove members for cause by three-fourths vote

  • Utility rates for electricity, water, and wastewater must be approved by both the Board and City Council; no free utility service permitted to the city or any consumers

  • Board must submit a balanced annual budget to City Council by May 30, with final approval required by June 30; surplus revenues may be deposited into the city's general fund

  • Act requires approval by two-thirds vote of the Winchester City Council to take effect

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Chapter 34 of the Private Acts of 2019; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the city of Winchester.

Winchester

Last Action

Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to State & Local Government Committee

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

State & Local Government3/9/2026
Private Acts3/2/2026

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