SB 39 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

County Government - As enacted, authorizes certain county legislative bodies, by a two-thirds vote, to remove any member of an appointed board or commission, if such removal is recommended by the appointing authority and the member of the board or commission is given at least five business days' notice of the meeting when the vote on removal will occur. - Amends TCA Title 5.

SB 39 allows Tennessee county legislative bodies to remove members of appointed county boards or commissions with a two-thirds vote, provided the appointing authority recommends removal and the member receives at least five business days' notice before the vote. It overrides local charters or resolutions that might restrict this process. The bill directly affects county legislative bodies and appointed board members (excluding those filling vacancies in the state legislature). Key provisions require the appointing authority’s recommendation, a 5-day notice period, and a supermajority vote for removal. This procedural change streamlines removals but does not apply to members appointed to fill legislative vacancies.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2025 Last action Apr 4, 2025
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Total actions
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Committee
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Mar 4, 2025
Upper · Passed
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 6, Nays 2 PNV 1
upper
Feb 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/4/2025
lower
Jan 15, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State & Local Government Committee
upper
Jan 14, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Ferrell Haile
RRepublican
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