HB2665

AN ACT to amend Chapter 350 of the Private Acts of 1945; as amended by Chapter 246 of the Private Acts of 1974; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the county attorney of Haywood County.

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Amends the county attorney role in Haywood County, Tennessee, requiring licensure and changing references to the County Commission and County Mayor.

The bill amends the role of the county attorney in Haywood County, Tennessee. It requires the County Attorney to be licensed to practice law in the state and gives preference to a resident of Haywood County, though residency is not mandatory. The bill also changes references from "Quarterly County Court" to "County Commission" and from "County Judge" to "County Mayor." The County Attorney will serve as legal counsel to the Haywood County government, advising and representing county officials. The County Commission is authorized to employ additional legal counsel when necessary.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

33 Yea

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0 Nay

History

May 27

Pr. Ch. 69

May 21

Signed by Governor.

May 11

House

Transmitted to Governor for his action.