SB 2716 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Lafayette - Subject to local approval, moves the date of elections from coinciding with the primary in May to coinciding with the general election in November; increases the compensation of the council members from $100 to $150 for each council meeting and from $50 to $75 for each committee meeting; increases the annual salary of the mayor from $45,000 to $75,000; authorizes the mayor, subject to confirmation of the city council, a superintendent of streets and a superintendent of sanitation. - Amends Chapter 325 of the Private Acts of 1945; as amended.

This bill proposes changes to the City of Lafayette's election schedule and compensation for city officials, requiring approval by the city council before taking effect. It would move the election of the mayor and council members from May to coincide with the November general election, with staggered terms beginning in 2026 and 2028. The legislation also increases council member meeting compensation from $100 to $150 and committee meeting pay from $50 to $75, while raising the mayor's annual salary from $45,000 to $75,000 starting after the 2028 election. Additionally, it authorizes the creation of superintendent positions for streets and sanitation, subject to council confirmation.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 5, 2026 Last action May 27, 2026
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Mar 9, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, held on desk. Local Bill
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Mar 5, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
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Ken Yager
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