SB0274

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 5, relative to constitutional officer duties.

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SB0274 amends Tennessee Code Annotated to clarify the duties of constitutional county officers.

SB0274 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 5, to clarify the duties of constitutional county officers. The bill specifies the duties of the sheriff, register, county clerk, trustee, and assessor of property. The sheriff's duties include being the chief law enforcement officer, suppressing affrays and riots, and maintaining county jails. The register's duties involve recording documents affecting property status. The county clerk handles business taxes, motor vehicle registrations, and issuing licenses. The trustee manages property tax collection and county funds.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

73 Yea

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22 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 18, 2025

10:30 AM

Senate State & Local Government Hearing

History

Apr 29, 2025

Pub. Ch. 221

Apr 29, 2025

Effective date(s) 04/21/2025

Apr 21, 2025

Senate

Signed by Governor.