SB 1462 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Ridgeside - Subject to local approval, repeals and replaces in its entirety the city's private act charter. - Amends Chapter 615 of the Private Acts of 1931; as amended.

SB 1462 replaces the entire governing charter of the City of Ridgeside with a new, updated document. It establishes the city's corporate name, reaffirms its boundaries (with technical updates to the boundary description), and grants the city specific governing powers. Key provisions include authority to levy taxes, issue bonds, acquire property, exercise eminent domain, and grant exclusive franchises for public utilities for up to 25 years. This bill directly affects Ridgeside's city government and its residents by defining how the city is structured and operates under its new charter.
Bill status in committee 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 3, 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
Apr 7, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, held on desk. Local Bill
lower
Apr 3, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Bo Watson
Bo Watson
RRepublican
TN
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