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TN HB2654
Bill
Status
3/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Kirk Haston
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AI Summary
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Amends the Town of Sardis charter to establish a governing body consisting of a Mayor and five Aldermen, who must be at least 21 years old and have resided in town for at least one year
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Sets municipal elections for the first Thursday in August 2026, with subsequent elections every four years; elected officials serve four-year terms and qualify by the first Monday in September
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Allows non-resident property owners with real estate valued at $100 or more within town limits to vote in municipal elections, limited to two persons per individual tract of property
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Grants the Mayor and Board of Aldermen authority to set salaries by ordinance, appoint and remove employees, and fill vacancies until the next regular election
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Requires approval by a two-thirds vote of the Town of Sardis legislative body before taking effect
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Chapter 833 of the Private Acts of 1949; as amended by Chapter 171 of the Private Acts of 1957; Chapter 28 of the Private Acts of 1957; Chapter 122 of the Private Acts of 1975; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the charter of the Town of Sardis.
Sardis
Last Action
Rec. for pass; ref to State & Local Government Committee
3/16/2026