SB2728

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.

Complete·5/27/26

SB2728 amends the role and requirements of the Haywood County Attorney in Tennessee.

SB2728 amends the role of the Haywood County Attorney, requiring them to be licensed to practice law in Tennessee. It specifies that preference should be given to a resident of Haywood County, though residency is not mandatory. The County Attorney must take an oath and serve as legal counsel to the Haywood County government, advising and representing the County Commission, County Mayor, and other county officials.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt

33 Yea

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0 Nay

History

May 27

Comp. became Pr. Ch. 69

Apr 23

Senate

Companion House Bill substituted

Apr 22

Senate

Placed on Senate Local Calendar for 4/23/2026