HB2637Signed

Amends Chapter 455 of the Private Acts of 1953; as amended.

Tennessee HB2637 allows for the compensation of the mayor and council members to be set by ordinance rather than by specific dollar amounts, subject to local approval. This bill affects local governance by providing flexibility in determining compensation for elected officials. Importantly, it does not change the current compensation amounts for existing mayor and council members.

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Overview

Tennessee HB2637 allows for the compensation of the mayor and council members to be set by ordinance rather than by specific dollar amounts, subject to local approval. This bill affects local governance by providing flexibility in determining compensation for elected officials. Importantly, it does not change the current compensation amounts for existing mayor and council members.

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Sponsor

Cochran, Mark

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

February 12, 2026

Last Action

May 1, 2026

Pr. Ch. 46

Subjects
Athens

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