Nashville Metro CouncilBL2026-1515Passed

This ordinance amends Title 5 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to authorize the rounding of certain cash payments to the Metropolitan Government. The change is in response to the discontinuation of United States one-cent coin production, allowing for practical adjustments in cash transactions.

An ordinance amending Title 5 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to add a new section authorizing the rounding of certain cash payments to the Metropolitan Government due to the discontinuation of United States one-cent coin production.

3 sponsors
Introduced 8/6/2026Metropolitan CouncilBill
→ Passed 9/15/2026

What it does

  • 1Adds a new section to Title 5 authorizing rounding of cash payments.
  • 2Applies rounding rules to payments made to the Metropolitan Government.
  • 3Addresses the impact of the discontinuation of the one-cent coin.

This ordinance amends Title 5 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to authorize the rounding of certain cash payments to the Metropolitan Government. The change is in response to the discontinuation of United States one-cent coin production, allowing for practical adjustments in cash transactions.

Affects
Metropolitan GovernmentCash-paying customers to the Metropolitan Government

Legislative history

9/17/2026
Mayor
Referred without comment
9/15/2026
Metropolitan Council
9/1/2026
Metropolitan Council
The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee.
8/31/2026
Budget and Finance Committee
Referred without comment
8/18/2026
Metropolitan Council
Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and will be considered at the next regular meeting. The bill is referred to the Budget and Finance Committee.
8/11/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment

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