SB 1457 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Portland - Subject to local approval, deletes obsolete and superseded provisions of the city charter. - Amends Chapter 568 of the Private Acts of 1939; as amended.

SB 1457 removes outdated sections from Portland's city charter (specifically Article XII) by deleting them and replacing them with a note stating those provisions are repealed. The bill requires Portland's city council to approve the amendment with a two-thirds vote before it can take effect. This change directly affects Portland's local governance by updating its charter to reflect current legal standards. The amendment becomes effective only after local approval, as specified in the bill.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
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Governor
Introduced Mar 13, 2025 Last action Jun 4, 2025
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Mar 17, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, held on desk. Local Bill
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Mar 13, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
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Ferrell Haile
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