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TennesseeHB 1435114th General Assembly (2025-2026)House

AN ACT to amend Chapter 167 of the Private Acts of 1994; as amended by Chapter 39 of the Private Acts of 2020; Chapter 52 of the Private Acts of 2022 and Chapter 30 of the Private Acts of 2023; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to Town of Oakland.

Sponsored By: Ron M. Gant (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Oakland

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

5 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.

Pay and term protections for officials

The Town sets pay by ordinance, and pay cannot change during a term. Outgoing officials are paid through the end of the election month. New officials start pay on the first day of the next month. The Mayor, Aldermen, and Town Attorney can be reimbursed for actual work expenses. Current officials keep their full term and salary until the term ends.

Add a sixth alderman at 18,000

If a federal census shows 18,000 or more people, the Board may add a sixth alderman. The new seat is position six and takes effect at the next regular town election.

New election dates and seat rules

Town elections are nonpartisan and happen in November of even years. Seats are numbered and elected at-large, one winner per seat. Ties are decided by the current board with a majority vote. In November 2026, voters choose positions 1–3 for four-year terms. In November 2028, voters choose the Mayor and positions 4–5 for four-year terms. Terms start after county certification, on the first business day of the next month.

Town must approve these changes

These changes only take effect after a two-thirds vote by the Town’s legislative body. The presiding officer announces and certifies the result to the Secretary of State. The act is effective only for the approval vote itself until the Town adopts it.

Who can run and oath rules

To run for Mayor or Alderman, you must be a qualified voter. You must have lived in town at least one year. If you moved here less than a year ago, you cannot file. Before taking office, you must take the set oath to obey the law and constitutions.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Ron M. Gant

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Chris Todd

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 158 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/17/2025

FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 4/17/2025

Yes: 33 • No: 0

House vote • 4/14/2025

FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/14/2025

Yes: 94 • No: 0

House vote • 4/14/2025

HOUSE CALENDAR & RULES COMMITTEE

Yes: 0 • No: 0

House vote • 4/8/2025

HOUSE STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE

Yes: 21 • No: 0

House vote • 3/31/2025

HOUSE PRIVATE ACTS COMMITTEE

Yes: 10 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Pr. Ch. 26

    6/4/2025

  2. Signed by Governor.

    5/21/2025

  3. Transmitted to Governor for his action.

    5/9/2025House

  4. Signed by Senate Speaker

    5/8/2025Senate

  5. Signed by H. Speaker

    4/30/2025House

  6. Enrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker.

    4/23/2025House

  7. Senate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill.

    4/17/2025Senate

  8. Passed Senate, Ayes 33, Nays 0

    4/17/2025Senate

  9. Received from House, Passed on First Consideration

    4/15/2025Senate

  10. Sponsor(s) Added.

    4/14/2025House

  11. Passed H., Ayes 94, Nays 0, PNV 1

    4/14/2025House

  12. Engrossed; ready for transmission to Sen.

    4/14/2025House

  13. H. Placed on Consent Calendar for 4/14/2025

    4/10/2025House

  14. Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/10/2025

    4/9/2025House

  15. Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee

    4/8/2025House

  16. Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 4/9/2025

    4/2/2025House

  17. Rec. for pass; ref to State & Local Government Committee

    3/31/2025House

  18. Placed on cal. Private Acts Committee for 3/31/2025

    3/26/2025House

  19. P2C, ref. to Private Acts Committee - State & Local Government Committee

    3/20/2025House

  20. Intro., P1C.

    3/17/2025House

  21. Filed for introduction

    3/13/2025House

Bill Text

  • Enrolled / Public Chapter

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  • Introduced

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