Tennessee 114th General Assembly Status: Enacted 1 R cosponsors

HB 2647 — AN ACT to amend Chapter 135 of the Acts of 1903; as amended by Chapter 35 of the Private Acts of 1993; Chapter 9 of the Private Acts of 1999; Chapter 52 of the Private Acts of 2003; Chapter 33 of the Private Acts of 2012; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the town of Jonesborough.

Last action — Pr. Ch. 60

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed House
  4. ✓
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 26, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Bill Lee (Republican) on April 30, 2026.

Odds of enactment

High chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a high chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 74% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill allows Jonesborough's board to elect a mayor from among themselves and updates local election procedures.

This legislation permits the board of mayor and aldermen in Jonesborough to fill a mayoral vacancy by electing one of its members. It also allows the Town recorder to carry liability insurance instead of being bonded and updates election dates for local officials.

What this means for you
  • Families: This change may affect local governance and leadership, potentially influencing community decisions that impact families.

Summary

Jonesborough - Subject to local approval, authorizes the board of mayor and alderman for the Town of Jonesborough to elect a mayor from among the aldermen to fill a vacancy; authorizes the Town recorder to carry liability insurance rather than be bonded in an amount prescribed by Town ordinance; updates the election dates for the mayor and board of aldermen. - Amends Chapter 135 of the Acts of 1903; as amended.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

  3. Passed on Second Consideration, held on desk. Local Bill

  4. Placed on Senate Local Calendar for 4/15/2026

  5. Companion House Bill substituted

  6. Comp. became Pr. Ch. 60

  7. Filed for introduction

  8. Intro., P1C.

  9. P2C, ref. to Private Acts Committee - State & Local Government Committee

  10. Placed on cal. Private Acts Committee for 3/23/2026

  11. Rec. for pass; ref to State & Local Government Committee

  12. Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 3/31/2026

  13. Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee

  14. Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/2/2026

  15. H. Placed on Consent Calendar for 4/6/2026

  16. Sponsor(s) Added.

  17. Passed H., Ayes 90, Nays 0, PNV 2

  18. Engrossed; ready for transmission to Sen.

  19. Received from House, Passed on First Consideration

  20. Senate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill.

  21. Passed Senate, Ayes 31, Nays 0

  22. Enrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker.

  23. Signed by H. Speaker

  24. Signed by Senate Speaker

  25. Transmitted to Governor for his action.

  26. Signed by Governor.

  27. Pr. Ch. 60

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 131 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Hicks T

Not signed on (131)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2647 do?
Jonesborough - Subject to local approval, authorizes the board of mayor and alderman for the Town of Jonesborough to elect a mayor from among the aldermen to fill a vacancy; authorizes the Town recorder to carry liability insurance rather than be bonded in an amount prescribed by Town ordinance; updates the election dates for the mayor and board of aldermen. - Amends Chapter 135 of the Acts of 1903; as amended.
Who sponsors HB 2647?
HB 2647 is sponsored by Hicks T and Alexander, Rebecca K. (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 2647?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 26, 2026. Enacted.
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