HB1488

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 5, relative to county legislative bodies.

Complete·3/23/26

HB1488 establishes procedures for county legislative bodies to adopt and amend local rules of procedure.

HB1488 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 5, to set forth rules for county legislative bodies regarding local rules of procedure. The bill defines "county" and "local rules of procedure." It mandates that newly elected county legislative bodies adopt local rules of procedure within 90 days of convening, with subsequent changes requiring a two-thirds majority vote. The act takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

32 Yea

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0 Nay

History

Mar 23

Pub. Ch. 599

Mar 23

Effective date(s) 03/18/2026

Mar 18

Signed by Governor.