HB2319

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2; Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 12 and Title 49, relative to public office.

Chamber Passed·4/16/26
Draft Text

Disqualifies county employees from serving on county legislative bodies in Tennessee.

This bill amends Tennessee law to prohibit county employees from serving on county legislative bodies. County employees currently in office may remain until their terms expire. The bill also removes a specific exception in the law that allowed county employees to serve under certain conditions. The changes take effect immediately upon the bill becoming law.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 25–7 · Apr 16
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

9 Yea

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23 Nay

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1 Not Voting

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History

Apr 21

Senate

Senate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill.

Apr 21

Senate

Amendment withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - SA0959)

Apr 21

Senate

Amendment tabled (Amendment 2 - SA1066)