HB2635

AN ACT to amend Chapter 142 of the Private Acts of 1990; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the charter of the Town of Stanton.

Failed·3/18/26

Amends the charter of the Town of Stanton to revise municipal powers and procedures.

The bill amends the charter of the Town of Stanton, Tennessee, to revise the powers and procedures of the town. It removes the authority of the town judge to hold office exclusively and allows the judge to continue practicing law and conducting other business. It also modifies the process for appointing a town judge, requiring the board of mayor and aldermen to make the appointment. The bill requires approval by a two-thirds vote of the legislative body of the Town of Stanton to become effective.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

6 Yea

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14 Nay

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1 Not Voting

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History

Mar 18

House

Failed in State & Local Government Committee

Mar 11

House

Action def. in State & Local Government Committe to 3/18/2026

Mar 11

House

Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 3/18/2026