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TennesseeHB 1438114th General Assembly (2025-2026)HouseWALLET

AN ACT to amend Chapter 403 of the Private Acts of 1951; as amended and rewritten by Chapter 94 of the Private Acts of 2004; Chapter 82 of the Private Acts of 2006 and Chapter 60 of the Private Acts of 2014; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the City of Erin.

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Signed by Governor

Erin

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

6 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 2 costs, 1 mixed.

Nonresident Erin property owners gain voting

Nonresidents can qualify to vote in Erin by owning at least a 50% fee-simple interest in property within the city. This means outright ownership, rather than a lease. They must provide a certified deed or certified tax records identifying the owners. The change requires approval by two-thirds of the city legislative body and certification.

Erin candidates face tighter eligibility rules

Mayor and Alderman candidates must be qualified Erin voters, at least 18, and U.S. and Tennessee citizens. They must meet state residency rules and live continuously in the applicable city or ward for 24 months before election. Disqualifications include bribery or larceny convictions, unpaid judgments for public money handled in office, and defaulting on money owed to the treasury. Active-duty military members and people holding paid offices under foreign or other state governments are also barred. City employees cannot serve as Aldermen. The Board, rather than the Mayor, fills aldermanic vacancies under the revised rules. These changes require approval by two-thirds of the city legislative body and certification.

Erin clarifies taxes and monthly penalties

Erin can tax property subject to state or county taxation, using a rate per $100 of assessed value. The law does not state a numeric tax rate. The prior year's rate continues unless the Board adopts a new levy within 90 days before taxes are due. The law makes the 3% delinquency penalty monthly and removes the reference to installment due dates. These changes require approval by two-thirds of the city legislative body and certification.

Erin gains broader money and property powers

Erin can make contracts, borrow money, pay debts, and spend for city purposes or matters of state or national interest. It can buy, improve, lease, mortgage, or sell property inside or outside the city, including surplus property. It can appoint boards, commissions, and committees when allowed by law and consistent with the charter. The Board must appoint a city attorney; city judge rules address appointments, recusals, acting judges, and pay set by ordinance. These changes require approval by two-thirds of the city legislative body and certification.

Erin can secure city bank deposits

The Board can choose one or more official places to deposit and safeguard city money under state law. It can require collateral to protect those funds. This does not change household bank deposits. The authority requires approval by two-thirds of the city legislative body and certification.

Erin raises its unbudgeted spending threshold

The threshold for unbudgeted city spending without a new ordinance rises from $2,500 to $5,000. This gives Erin more spending flexibility but reduces ordinance review for amounts within the higher limit. The treasurer must give the Board financial reports at least quarterly, or more often when directed. The charter also addresses bond custody and bars city officers and employees from profiting from city contracts under state rules. These changes require approval by two-thirds of the city legislative body and certification.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

There is no primary sponsor on record.

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 160 • 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: 23 • No: 0

House vote • 4/7/2025

HOUSE PRIVATE ACTS COMMITTEE

Yes: 10 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Pr. Ch. 29

    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. Passed Senate, Ayes 33, Nays 0

    4/17/2025Senate

  8. Senate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill.

    4/17/2025Senate

  9. Received from House, Passed on First Consideration

    4/15/2025Senate

  10. Engrossed; ready for transmission to Sen.

    4/14/2025House

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

    4/14/2025House

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

    4/10/2025House

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

    4/9/2025House

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

    4/8/2025House

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

    4/7/2025House

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

    4/7/2025House

  17. Placed on cal. Private Acts Committee for 4/7/2025

    4/2/2025House

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

    3/31/2025House

  19. Intro., P1C.

    3/27/2025House

  20. Filed for introduction

    3/25/2025House

Bill Text

  • Enrolled / Public Chapter

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  • Introduced

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