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TN SB2725

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Adam Lowe

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Origin

Senate

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Replaces and restates the entire municipal charter for the City of Niota in McMinn County, Tennessee, consolidating amendments from 1919, 2013, 2016, and 2023

  • Establishes a Mayor and five-member Board of Commissioners with staggered four-year terms, where the Mayor votes only in case of a tie and three commissioners constitute a quorum

  • Authorizes an optional City Administrator position appointed by the Board to handle day-to-day operations, purchasing, budget preparation, and personnel recommendations

  • Grants the city broad municipal powers including taxation, eminent domain, public utility franchises (up to 25 years), licensing, zoning regulation, and the ability to levy fines up to $50 or the state maximum

  • Requires two-thirds approval by the City of Niota's legislative body before the charter takes effect

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Chapter 48 of the Private Acts of 1919; as amended and rewritten by Chapter 15 of the Private Acts of 2013; Chapter 25 of the Private Acts of 2016; Chapter 18 of the Private Acts of 2023; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the city of Niota.

Niota

Last Action

Passed on Second Consideration, held on desk. Local Bill

3/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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