SB 2689 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Weakley County - Subject to local approval, clarifies that the county highway superintendent of the county highway department continue in such elected office pursuant to qualifications established under state law. - Amends the private acts of Weakley County.

SB 2689 establishes the elected position of County Highway Supervisor for Weakley County, Tennessee, to lead the county's road and bridge maintenance operations. It sets specific qualifications for the role, requiring candidates to be at least 25 years old, residents of Weakley County for two years, and either hold an engineering degree with two years of highway experience or have four years of supervisory highway work experience. Starting with the August 2026 election, the supervisor will be chosen by a majority vote of qualified county residents every four years, with the current supervisor continuing until their term ends. The bill requires approval by a two-thirds vote of Weakley County's legislative body to take effect.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
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Governor
Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Last action May 1, 2026
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Feb 19, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, held on desk. Local Bill
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Feb 12, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
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John Stevens
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