All Roll Calls
Yes: 155 • No: 0
TennesseeHB 2638114th General Assembly (2025-2026)House
AN ACT to amend Chapter 154 of the Private Acts of 1955; as amended by Chapter 158 of the Private Acts of 1988; Chapter 204 of the Private Acts of 1990; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the City of Charlotte.
Sponsored By: Sponsor information unavailable
Signed by Governor
Charlotte
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
5 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 2 mixed.
Voting rules for Charlotte property owners
The law recognizes Charlotte residents and qualifying nonresident property owners as city voters. Nonresidents must hold at least a 50% fee-simple ownership interest in property within Charlotte. Cemetery plots do not count. They must provide a certified deed copy or certified tax records naming the owner or owners. These charter changes take effect only after approval by two-thirds of Charlotte's legislative body.
Charlotte sets judge appointments and safeguards
Charlotte's Council can appoint a city judge for two years and fill vacancies for the rest of the term. The Council sets the judge's salary, which cannot change during that term. A judge must step aside for a personal interest, expected bias, or a defendant related within the third degree by blood or marriage. The Mayor appoints an acting judge during absence, disability, or recusal and can remove that judge without cause. The Council can authorize a clerk and other court staff, whom the city judge appoints and removes.
Charlotte keeps authority to tax property
Charlotte can levy taxes on taxable property and arrange for assessment and collection. The general-purpose tax rate is separate from levies used to repay city debt. The law does not set a tax rate or determine any owner's tax bill.
Charlotte can acquire land for facilities
Charlotte can acquire, hold, and dispose of land and other property inside or outside the city. It can buy property, accept gifts, or take property through condemnation for authorized public and community purposes. These purposes include current or future city needs, industrial sites, open spaces, community development, and community welfare. Charlotte can also build, run, maintain, and regulate public ways, parks, public grounds, cemeteries, markets, public buildings, and libraries. Property acquired or taken for these facilities must follow applicable Tennessee law.
Charlotte can borrow for city debts
Charlotte can set aside and borrow money to pay city debts. It can also approve spending for any city purpose. This provision specifies no borrowing limit or spending amount. It does not set a household payment or benefit.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
There is no primary sponsor on record.
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 4/15/2026
FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 4/15/2026
Yes: 31 • No: 0
House vote • 4/13/2026
FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/13/2026
Yes: 94 • No: 0
House vote • 4/9/2026
HOUSE CALENDAR & RULES COMMITTEE
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 4/8/2026
HOUSE STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Yes: 19 • No: 0
House vote • 3/9/2026
HOUSE PRIVATE ACTS COMMITTEE
Yes: 11 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Pr. Ch. 56
5/27/2026Signed by Governor.
5/21/2026Transmitted to Governor for his action.
5/11/2026HouseSigned by Senate Speaker
5/5/2026SenateSigned by H. Speaker
4/30/2026HouseEnrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker.
4/20/2026HousePassed Senate, Ayes 31, Nays 0
4/15/2026SenateSenate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill.
4/15/2026SenateReceived from House, Passed on First Consideration
4/14/2026SenateEngrossed; ready for transmission to Sen.
4/13/2026HousePassed H., Ayes 94, Nays 0, PNV 0
4/13/2026HouseH. Placed on Consent Calendar for 4/13/2026
4/9/2026HousePlaced on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/9/2026
4/8/2026HouseRec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee
4/8/2026HousePlaced on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 4/8/2026
4/1/2026HouseAction def. in State & Local Government Committee to 4/8/2026
4/1/2026HousePlaced on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 3/31/2026
3/25/2026HouseAction def. in State & Local Government Committee to 3/31/2026
3/25/2026HousePlaced on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 3/24/2026
3/18/2026HouseAction def. in State & Local Government Committee to 3/24/2026
3/18/2026HousePlaced on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 3/18/2026
3/11/2026HouseRec. for pass; ref to State & Local Government Committee
3/9/2026HousePlaced on cal. Private Acts Committee for 3/9/2026
3/4/2026HouseP2C, ref. to Private Acts Committee - State & Local Government Committee
2/23/2026HouseIntro., P1C.
2/19/2026House
Bill Text
Enrolled / Public Chapter
Introduced
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