SB 1455 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Bartlett - Subject to local approval, establishes that the offices of mayor and Alderman are limited to a maximum of three four-year terms; makes other changes to the charter regarding elections, the mayor, and administration. - Amends Chapter 55 of the Private Acts of 1993; as amended.

SB 1455 would amend Bartlett's city charter to limit both the mayor and each alderman to a maximum of three four-year terms (12 years total), with partial terms (e.g., due to appointment) not counting toward this limit. It also changes election procedures to require candidates to run for specific aldermanic positions (1-6) with staggered elections for each position, and mandates that sitting officials who run for another council seat must resign immediately upon filing. Additionally, the bill clarifies the mayor's authority to appoint and manage city employees while prohibiting discrimination in hiring based on race, religion, sex, age, disability, or genetic information. These changes require approval by a two-thirds vote of Bartlett's city council to take effect.
Bill status in committee 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 13, 2025 Last action Jun 4, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Apr 21, 2025

How they voted

370
Passed
Total votes 37
Apr 21, 2025
D Democratic6
6 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican31
31 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
7
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Apr 21, 2025
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (37-0)
senate
Mar 17, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, held on desk. Local Bill
lower
Mar 13, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Paul Rose
Paul Rose
RRepublican
TN
32