changes to procedural requirements for fund appropriation
Matters
Amendment to Rules of Procedure, Rule 21 - Legislation concerning appropriation of funds
This legislation proposes an amendment to Rule 21 of the Nashville City Council's Rules of Procedure, specifically addressing the process related to the appropriation of funds. The amendment aims to modify procedural rules governing how funds are appropriated within the council's legislative framework.
Amendment to Rules of Procedure, Rule 13.4 - Filing Deadlines; emergency items
This legislation amends Rule 13.4 of the Nashville City Council Rules of Procedure concerning filing deadlines and the handling of emergency items. The amendment clarifies or modifies the procedures related to the submission and consideration of emergency legislative items. The rule amendment was introduced, deferred, and ultimately passed by the Council.
Amendment to Rules of Procedure, Rule 9.3 - Introduction of Legislation
This legislation amends Rule 9.3 of the Nashville City Council Rules of Procedure concerning the introduction of legislation. The amendment was introduced in November 2025, underwent deferrals, and was ultimately adopted by voice vote in January 2026.
Proposed amendment to Rule 40.1 of the Rules of Procedure of the Council.
This legislation amends Rule 40.1 of the Rules of Procedure of the Metropolitan Council. The amendment was recommended for approval by the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee and subsequently adopted by the full Council through a roll call vote.
Proposed permanent Rules of Procedure for the 2023-2027 Metropolitan Council.
This legislation proposes permanent Rules of Procedure for the Metropolitan Council for the 2023-2027 term. It aims to establish the formal guidelines governing council operations and decision-making processes during this period.
Amendment to Rules of Procedure, Rule 46 - Council meetings; scheduling
This legislation proposed an amendment to Rule 46 of the Rules of Procedure concerning the scheduling of Council meetings. The amendment was introduced and went through several deferrals before being substituted and ultimately failed in a roll call vote. The amendment sought to modify the procedural rules governing how Council meetings are scheduled.
Proposed amendment to Rule 9 of the Rules of Procedure of the Council.
This legislation adopts an amendment to Rule 9 of the Rules of Procedure of the Nashville Metropolitan Council, specifically adding Rule 9.3. The amendment was introduced, deferred, amended, and ultimately passed by voice vote in the Council following recommendation by the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee.
Amendment to Rules of Procedure, Rule 50 - Election to boards and commissions
This legislation amends Rule 50 of the Nashville City Council's Rules of Procedure concerning the election process to boards and commissions. The amendment was introduced, deferred twice for one meeting each, substituted, and ultimately passed by the Council. The process included committee recommendations and multiple motions during Council meetings.
Proposed amendment to Rule 13.4 of the Rules of Procedure of the Council.
This legislation proposed an amendment to Rule 13.4 of the Rules of Procedure of the Metropolitan Council. The amendment was introduced but subsequently withdrawn and did not advance through the legislative process.
Proposed amendment to Rule 50 of the Rules of Procedure of the Council.
This legislation amends Rule 50 of the Rules of Procedure of the Nashville City Council. The amendment modifies procedural rules governing council operations as specified in Rule 50. The measure was introduced by an unknown sponsor and has been passed by the council.
Amendment to Rules of Procedure, Rule 12
This legislation proposes an amendment to Rule 12 of the Nashville City Council's Rules of Procedure. The amendment was reviewed and recommended for deferral by the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee and ultimately failed to be adopted by the full Council after a roll call vote.
Amendment to Rules of Procedure, Rule 29
This legislation proposed an amendment to Rule 29 of the Nashville City Council's Rules of Procedure. The amendment was reviewed and approved by the relevant committee but ultimately failed to be adopted by the full Council after a roll call vote.
Proposed amendment to Rule 12 of the Rules of Procedure of the Council.
This legislation proposed an amendment to Rule 12 of the Rules of Procedure of the Nashville City Council. The amendment was considered by the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee but ultimately failed to pass.
Amendment to Rules of Procedure, Rule 9.3
This legislation proposed an amendment to Rule 9.3 of the Nashville Metropolitan Council's Rules of Procedure. The amendment was introduced but subsequently deferred multiple times and ultimately withdrawn by Council Member Benedict.