SB 2981 Tennessee Senate · 113th Regular Session (2023-2024)

Viola - Subject to local approval, reduces the number of aldermen from five to two; deletes an obsolete provision regarding work houses. - Amends Chapter 320 of the Acts of 1901; as amended.

This Tennessee bill modifies the local government structure for the Town of Viola by reducing the number of aldermen from five to two, a change that will take effect only if the town's legislative body approves it. The legislation mandates a special election in November 2024 to select the new two aldermen and the mayor, while also updating the rules for filling vacancies and electing other town officials. Additionally, the bill removes an outdated provision related to work houses from the town's governing code. If the town council votes to reject the measure, the proposed changes to the number of aldermen will not be implemented.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2024
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Mar 2024
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 14, 2024 Last action May 13, 2024
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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Committee
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Mar 18, 2024
Upper · Passed
Passed on Second Consideration, held on desk. Local Bill
upper
Mar 14, 2024
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Janice Bowling
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