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Yes: 148 • No: 7
TennesseeHB 1432114th General Assembly (2025-2026)House
AN ACT to amend Chapter 55 of the Private Acts of 1993; as amended by Chapter 134 of the Private Acts of 1998; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the City of Bartlett.
Sponsored By: Sponsor information unavailable
Signed by Governor
Bartlett
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
5 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 2 costs, 1 mixed.
Bartlett voters elect seven city leaders
Bartlett voters elect a Mayor and six Aldermen citywide in nonpartisan November elections for four-year terms. Candidates must identify which numbered Alderman seat they seek. The most votes wins each office; the incumbent Board resolves ties. The staggered cycle began with the Mayor and seats 1–3 in 1994, then seats 4–6 in 1996. After each general election and swearing-in, the Mayor appoints a Vice-Mayor from the Board for two years. The Board also elects a Registrar from its members for four years. The act requires approval by two-thirds of Bartlett's legislative body before it has local effect. The presiding officer must proclaim approval and certify it to the Secretary of State.
Bartlett city workers gain discrimination protections
Bartlett cannot favor or discriminate against people in city jobs based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. The rule also covers age 40 or older, disability, and genetic information. It applies to appointments, removals, and other treatment in city positions and appointed city administrative offices.
Bartlett leaders must resign when switching seats
A sitting Bartlett Mayor or Alderman must submit a resignation letter when filing to run for another Board position. This requirement applies only when the official's current position is not up for election that year. The resignation cannot be withdrawn and takes effect at the oath-of-office ceremony following that election. The act takes effect upon becoming law for local approval purposes. For other purposes, its effective-date clause refers to this resign-to-run provision.
Bartlett Mayor controls city personnel decisions
The Bartlett Mayor can appoint, promote, and transfer city employees. The Mayor can also demote, suspend, or remove city officers and employees, with or without notice or cause. The Mayor can delegate this personnel authority.
Bartlett leaders face three-term limits
A person can serve three full four-year terms, or 12 years, as Bartlett Mayor. A separate three-term limit applies to service as an Alderman. Partial terms shorter than four years do not count toward either limit. The limits apply when each office next comes up for election after the amendment takes effect. Current officeholders can finish their terms; the act does not remove them or shorten those terms.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
There is no primary sponsor on record.
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 4/21/2025
FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 4/21/2025
Yes: 32 • No: 0
House vote • 4/16/2025
FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/16/2025
Yes: 86 • No: 7
House vote • 4/14/2025
HOUSE CALENDAR & RULES COMMITTEE
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 4/8/2025
HOUSE STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Yes: 19 • No: 0
House vote • 3/24/2025
HOUSE PRIVATE ACTS COMMITTEE
Yes: 11 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Pr. Ch. 23
6/4/2025Signed by Governor.
5/21/2025Transmitted to Governor for his action.
5/9/2025HouseSigned by Senate Speaker
5/8/2025SenateSigned by H. Speaker
4/30/2025HouseEnrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker.
4/24/2025HousePassed Senate, Ayes 32, Nays 0
4/21/2025SenateSenate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill.
4/21/2025SenateReceived from House, Passed on First Consideration
4/17/2025SenateEngrossed; ready for transmission to Sen.
4/16/2025HousePassed H., Ayes 86, Nays 7, PNV 0
4/16/2025HouseH. Placed on Regular Calendar 4/16/2025
4/14/2025HouseObjected to on Consent Calendar.
4/14/2025HouseH. Placed on Consent Calendar for 4/14/2025
4/10/2025HousePlaced on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/10/2025
4/9/2025HouseRec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee
4/8/2025HousePlaced on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 4/9/2025
4/2/2025HouseAction def. in State & Local Government Committee to 4/9/2025
4/2/2025HousePlaced on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 4/2/2025
3/26/2025HouseRec. for pass; ref to State & Local Government Committee
3/24/2025HousePlaced on cal. Private Acts Committee for 3/24/2025
3/19/2025HouseP2C, ref. to Private Acts Committee - State & Local Government Committee
3/17/2025HouseIntro., P1C.
3/13/2025HouseFiled for introduction
3/11/2025House
Bill Text
Enrolled / Public Chapter
Introduced
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