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TN SB2720
Bill
Status
3/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Dawn White
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AI Summary
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Repeals existing private acts governing the Rutherford County Highway Commission and creates a new 7-member commission divided into Road Board Zones, with members elected to staggered 4-year terms beginning in 2026 and 2028.
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Establishes an elected County Highway Superintendent position starting August 2024, with authority over county road systems, public drainage easements, personnel decisions, and purchasing for the Highway Department.
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Requires competitive bidding and Highway Commission approval for purchases exceeding $50,000, while allowing the Superintendent to make non-emergency purchases up to $50,000 with at least 3 written quotes required for purchases over $20,000.
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Prohibits Highway Department employees from being hired, promoted, or supervised by relatives (spouse, parent, child, sibling) of Highway Commissioners, the County Mayor, or the Highway Superintendent.
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Requires two-thirds approval by Rutherford County's legislative body before taking effect.
Legislative Description
AN ACT to repeal Chapter 55 of the Private Acts of 1951; as amended by Chapter 68 of the Private Acts of 1957; Chapter 84 of the Private Acts of 1961; Chapter 115 of the Private Acts of 1963; Chapter 191 of the Private Acts of 1967; Chapter 143 of the Private Acts of 1969; Chapter 263 of the Private Acts of 1972; Chapter 391 of the Private Acts of 1972; Chapter 73 of the Private Acts of 1975; Chapter 53 of the Private Acts of 1977; Chapter 149 of the Private Acts of 1981; Chapter 4 of the Private Acts of 1985; Chapter 155 of the Private Acts of 1998; Chapter 160 of the Private Acts of 2002; Chapter 59 of the Private Acts of 2012; Chapter 47 of the Private Acts of 2012 and Chapter 47 of the Private Acts of 2014; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the Rutherford County Highway Commission.
Rutherford County
Last Action
Passed on Second Consideration, held on desk. Local Bill
3/12/2026