Tennessee 114th General Assembly Status: Enacted 1 R cosponsors

SB 2724 — AN ACT to amend Chapter 402 of the Acts of 1901; as amended and rewritten by Chapter 131 of the Private Acts of 2004; Chapter 119 of the Private Acts of 2006; Chapter 36 of the Private Acts of 2007; Chapter 12 of the Private Acts of 2023; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the City of Lexington.

Last action — Comp. became Pr. Ch. 66

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed Senate
  4. ✓
    Passed House
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    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 16, 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 72% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 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 clarifies the duties of the mayor in Lexington and establishes the position as full-time.

This bill amends existing laws to define the mayor's responsibilities more clearly, including the authority to suspend employees. It also confirms that the mayor's role is a full-time commitment.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This means that the mayor has clearer authority regarding employee management, which could impact city staff.

Summary

Lexington - Subject to local approval, clarifies the duties of the mayor as the chief executive officer of the city; authorizes the mayor to suspend an employee; clarifies that office of mayor is a full-time position. - Amends Chapter 402 of the Acts of 1901; as amended and rewritten.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. Intro., P1C.

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

  4. Placed on cal. Private Acts Committee for 3/30/2026

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

  6. Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 4/8/2026

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

  8. Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/9/2026

  9. H. Placed on Consent Calendar for 4/13/2026

  10. Passed H., Ayes 94, Nays 0, PNV 0

  11. Engrossed; ready for transmission to Sen.

  12. Received from House, Passed on First Consideration

  13. Senate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill.

  14. Passed Senate, Ayes 31, Nays 0

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

  16. Signed by H. Speaker

  17. Signed by Senate Speaker

  18. Transmitted to Governor for his action.

  19. Signed by Governor.

  20. Pr. Ch. 66

  21. Filed for introduction

  22. Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

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

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

  25. Companion House Bill substituted

  26. Comp. became Pr. Ch. 66

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 132 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (132)

132 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 2724 do?
Lexington - Subject to local approval, clarifies the duties of the mayor as the chief executive officer of the city; authorizes the mayor to suspend an employee; clarifies that office of mayor is a full-time position. - Amends Chapter 402 of the Acts of 1901; as amended and rewritten.
Who sponsors SB 2724?
SB 2724 is sponsored by Jackson, Ed (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 2724?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 16, 2026. Enacted.
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