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Yes: 158 • No: 0
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: Sponsor information unavailable
Signed by Governor
Oakland
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Oakland election schedule and extra seat
Starting in 2020, Oakland's nonpartisan elections occur on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of even-numbered years. Voters townwide elect the Mayor and one alderman for each numbered position. Positions 1–3 have four-year terms starting with the November 2026 election. The Mayor and positions 4–5 are elected in November 2028, with four-year staggered cycles continuing afterward. The highest vote-getter for each office wins; the incumbent Board breaks ties by majority vote. Terms begin on the first business day of the month after the County Election Commission certifies results. The Board can expand from five to six aldermen by ordinance when the 2020 federal census or a later census shows at least 18,000 residents. Position six is filled at the next regular Town election, when voters choose three or four aldermen, as applicable. The act is effective for local approval upon becoming law, but its other rules require approval by two-thirds of Oakland's legislative body. The presiding officer must proclaim approval or disapproval and certify it to the Tennessee Secretary of State.
Oakland candidates face residency and oath rules
Candidates for Oakland Mayor or Alderman must be qualified voters who have lived in town for at least one year. Before taking office, officials must swear or affirm to support the U.S. and Tennessee constitutions and obey their laws. They must also promise to follow Oakland's Charter and ordinances and faithfully perform their duties. These requirements are subject to the act's two-thirds local approval requirement.
Oakland officials get pay protections and limits
An ordinance sets pay for Oakland's Mayor and Aldermen, and salaries cannot change during their terms. The act does not remove current officials, shorten their terms, or change their salaries before their terms end. Outgoing officials receive pay through the end of the election month. Newly elected officials receive pay starting on the first day of the following month. The Mayor, Aldermen, and Town Attorney can receive repayment for actual, necessary expenses from official duties. These pay rules are subject to the act's two-thirds local approval requirement.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
There is no primary sponsor on record.
Cosponsors
Chris Todd
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
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
Pr. Ch. 26
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.
4/23/2025HousePassed Senate, Ayes 33, Nays 0
4/17/2025SenateSenate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill.
4/17/2025SenateReceived from House, Passed on First Consideration
4/15/2025SenateEngrossed; ready for transmission to Sen.
4/14/2025HousePassed H., Ayes 94, Nays 0, PNV 1
4/14/2025HouseSponsor(s) Added.
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
4/2/2025HouseRec. for pass; ref to State & Local Government Committee
3/31/2025HousePlaced on cal. Private Acts Committee for 3/31/2025
3/26/2025HouseP2C, ref. to Private Acts Committee - State & Local Government Committee
3/20/2025HouseIntro., P1C.
3/17/2025HouseFiled for introduction
3/13/2025House
Bill Text
Enrolled / Public Chapter
Introduced
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