SB 2595 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Hamblen County - Subject to local approval, moves the election of the county attorney by the county commission from July to September; changes who reviews the compensation of and reimbursement of expenses to the county attorney, from the finance committee to the county legislative body. - Amends Chapter 677 of the Private Acts of 1949; as amended.

SB 2595 changes the election date for Hamblen County's county attorney from July to September, requiring the county commission to hold the election annually at its September meeting. It also shifts responsibility for reviewing the attorney's compensation and expense reimbursements from the finance committee to the county legislative body, with claims needing itemized certification under standard financial policies. The bill requires a two-thirds vote of Hamblen County's legislative body for approval before taking effect. This directly affects how Hamblen County hires, pays, and oversees its county attorney under local governance.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 2, 2026 Last action Feb 5, 2026
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Feb 5, 2026
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Passed on Second Consideration, held on desk. Local Bill
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Feb 2, 2026
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Steve Southerland
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