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SB2699

AN ACT to amend Chapter 455 of the Private Acts of 1953; as amended by Chapter 136 of the Private Acts of 1971; Chapter 121 of the Private Acts of 1986; Chapter 164 of the Private Acts of 1998 and Chapter 60 of the Private Acts of 2024; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the City of Athens.

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SB2699 amends the compensation rules for the Mayor and Council members of the City of Athens, Tennessee.

SB2699 modifies the compensation rules for the Mayor and Council members of the City of Athens, Tennessee. It allows the City Council to establish compensation through ordinances, with changes not taking effect during the current term but applicable to subsequent terms. The bill requires approval by a two-thirds vote of the City of Athens' legislative body, with the outcome certified to the secretary of state.

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Roll Call Votes

FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt

31 Yea

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0 Nay

History

May 1

Comp. became Pr. Ch. 46

Apr 2

Senate

Companion House Bill substituted

Mar 31

Senate

Placed on Senate Local Calendar for 4/2/2026