SB 2983 Tennessee Senate · 113th Regular Session (2023-2024)

Morristown - Subject to local approval, rewrites the city charter. - Amends Chapter 103 of the Acts of 1903; as amended.

This bill rewrites the city charter for Morristown, Tennessee, replacing its existing governing rules with a new set of provisions. The new charter establishes a city council composed of a mayor and six council members elected by local voters. It also grants the city broad powers to own property, manage public utilities like water and electricity, and operate public school facilities. The legislation is specific to Morristown and requires local approval before it can take effect.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2024
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Mar 2024
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 18, 2024 Last action May 29, 2024
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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Actions timeline

Total actions
6
Key actions
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Committee
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Mar 21, 2024
Upper · Passed
Passed on Second Consideration, held on desk. Local Bill
upper
Mar 18, 2024
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Steve Southerland
RRepublican
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