Nashville Metro CouncilBL2026-1294Failed
This ordinance proposed a one-time bill credit to water and sewer users in Nashville as compensation for impacts caused by the January 2026 winter storm. The legislation sought to provide financial relief to affected utility customers.
An ordinance authorizing a one-time bill credit to water and sewer users as a result of the January 2026 winter storm.
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What it does
- 1Authorization of a one-time bill credit for water and sewer users
- 2Credit intended as a result of the January 2026 winter storm
- 3Implementation overseen by relevant city departments
This ordinance proposed a one-time bill credit to water and sewer users in Nashville as compensation for impacts caused by the January 2026 winter storm. The legislation sought to provide financial relief to affected utility customers.
Affects
Water and sewer utility users in NashvilleNashville Metropolitan Government departments responsible for utilities
Legislative history
4/7/2026
Metropolitan Council
The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee. Council Member Toombs moved that the bill be passed on third reading, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Bradford called for the previous question, which motion was seconded and approved by the following roll call vote: Yes (25): Suara, Evans-Segall, Allen, Toombs, Parker, Benedict, Harrell, Hancock, Webb, Eslick, Bradford, Huffman, Gregg, Welsch, Kupin, Horton, Druffel, Preptit, Johnston, Nash, Benton, Ellis, Rutherford, Styles, and Spain; No (8): Porterfield, Hill, Cortese, Capp, Evans, Cash, Taylor, and Ewing; Abstain (0). The matter recurred on the motion that the bill be passed on third reading, which motion was seconded and failed by the following roll call vote:4/1/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment3/17/2026
Metropolitan Council
Council Member Toombs moved that the bill be passed on third reading, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Johnston moved to suspend the rules of procedure to introduce a substitute bill. Without objection, Council Member Johnston offered a substitute bill and moved that it be adopted, which motion was properly seconded. After discussion, Council Member Johnston withdrew the motion to offer a substitute. The matter recurred on the motion to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was properly seconded. After discussion, Council Member Lee called for the previous question, which was seconded and failed by the following roll call vote: Yes (16): Evans-Segall, Allen, Toombs, Gamble, Parker, Capp, Harrell, Huffman, Gregg, Horton, Taylor, Weiner, Druffel, Nash, Benton, and Styles; No (14): Hill, Cortese, Eslick, Evans, Bradford, Welsch, Vo, Cash, Kupin, Preptit, Johnston, Ellis, Rutherford, and Spain; Abstain (2): Gadd and Lee. Council Member Bradford moved that the bill be deferred and re-referred to the Budget and Finance Committee, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.3/3/2026
Metropolitan Council
The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Council Member Toombs moved that the bill be passed on second reading, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.3/2/2026
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
Referred without comment3/2/2026
Budget and Finance Committee
Referred without comment2/17/2026
Metropolitan Council
Council Member Toombs moved to suspend the rules of procedure to introduce a late filed bill. Without objection, Council Member Toombs moved to pass the bill on first reading, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.2/17/2026
Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee
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