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TennesseeHB 2654114th General Assembly (2025-2026)House

AN ACT to amend Chapter 833 of the Private Acts of 1949; as amended by Chapter 171 of the Private Acts of 1957; Chapter 28 of the Private Acts of 1957; Chapter 122 of the Private Acts of 1975; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the charter of the Town of Sardis.

Sponsored By: Kirk Haston, Kirk (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Sardis

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Broader powers for town government

The Town can use all powers given by state law and all implied powers needed to protect safety, health, peace, and the general welfare. Listed powers do not limit other lawful powers the Town may use unless state law forbids it.

Sardis election dates and voter rules

Town elections for Mayor and five Aldermen are on the first Thursday in August every four years, starting August 6, 2026. Winners serve four-year terms and serve until successors qualify. New officials must qualify by the first Monday in September. All qualified residents may vote. Non‑residents who own real estate in town with at least $100 in taxable value may also vote, but only two owners per tract can vote. Henderson County Election Commissioners run the election after public notice.

Town hiring and Recorder rules

Only jobs funded in the annual town budget can be filled, unless an emergency demands immediate hiring. When setting pay, the Board must consider duties, skills, and the supply of qualified people. The Mayor and Board can appoint, promote, transfer, demote, suspend, and remove employees, and may delegate these powers. The Recorder serves at the Board’s pleasure. Before doing duties, the Recorder may need a bond of at least $2,000 from a licensed company, with the town paying the premium. The bond is filed with the Mayor and recorded. The Recorder’s pay is set by ordinance.

Town leadership rules and pay

Sardis is led by a Mayor and five Aldermen. Aldermen must be at least 21 and have lived in town for one year. All officials must take the public oath. If a Mayor or Alderman seat opens, the Board and Mayor pick a qualified person to serve until the next regular election. Right after swearing in, the Board meets, takes charge, and elects a Recorder and any other needed officers by majority vote. The Mayor runs meetings and only votes to break a tie. Pay for the Mayor and Aldermen is set by ordinance and cannot change during the elected term. The Board sets pay for officials it employs, may discharge them with or without cause, and must meet at least monthly.

Town must approve these charter changes

These charter changes take effect only if the Sardis legislative body approves them by a two‑thirds vote. The presiding officer must proclaim the result and certify it to the Tennessee Secretary of State. For the step of approving or rejecting, the act is effective upon becoming law; otherwise, it takes effect only after local approval.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Kirk Haston, Kirk

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 154 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/15/2026

FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 4/15/2026

Yes: 31 • No: 0

House vote • 4/13/2026

HOUSE CALENDAR & RULES COMMITTEE

Yes: 0 • No: 0

House vote • 4/13/2026

FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/13/2026

Yes: 90 • No: 0

House vote • 4/1/2026

HOUSE STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE

Yes: 23 • No: 0

House vote • 3/16/2026

HOUSE PRIVATE ACTS COMMITTEE

Yes: 10 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Pr. Ch. 63

    5/27/2026

  2. Signed by Governor.

    5/21/2026

  3. Transmitted to Governor for his action.

    5/11/2026House

  4. Signed by Senate Speaker

    5/5/2026Senate

  5. Signed by H. Speaker

    4/30/2026House

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

    4/20/2026House

  7. Senate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill.

    4/15/2026Senate

  8. Passed Senate, Ayes 31, Nays 0

    4/15/2026Senate

  9. Received from House, Passed on First Consideration

    4/14/2026Senate

  10. H. adopted am. (Amendment 1 - HA1034)

    4/13/2026House

  11. Passed H., as am., Ayes 90, Nays 0, PNV 1

    4/13/2026House

  12. Engrossed; ready for transmission to Sen.

    4/13/2026House

  13. H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/13/2026

    4/9/2026House

  14. Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/9/2026

    4/8/2026House

  15. Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee

    4/1/2026House

  16. Action def. in State & Local Government to 3/31/2026

    3/25/2026House

  17. Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 3/31/2026

    3/25/2026House

  18. Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 3/24/2026

    3/18/2026House

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

    3/16/2026House

  20. Placed on cal. Private Acts Committee for 3/16/2026

    3/11/2026House

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

    3/9/2026House

  22. Intro., P1C.

    3/5/2026House

  23. Filed for introduction

    3/3/2026House

Bill Text

  • HA1034 (Substitute)

    4/13/2026

    PDF

  • Enrolled / Public Chapter

    PDF

  • Introduced

    PDF

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