All Roll Calls
Yes: 155 • No: 0
TennesseeHB 2656114th General Assembly (2025-2026)HouseWALLET
AN ACT to amend Chapter 325 of the Private Acts of 1945; as amended by Chapter 335 of the Private Acts of 1968; Chapter 282 of the Private Acts of 1972; Chapter 23 of the Private Acts of 1973; Chapter 93 of the Private Acts of 1983; Chapter 83 of the Private Acts of 1985; Chapter 218 of the Private Acts of 1990; Chapter 11 of the Private Acts of 1991; Chapter 65 of the Private Acts of 1993; Chapter 90 of the Private Acts of 2000; Chapter 77 of the Private Acts of 2002; Chapter 136 of the Private Acts of 2002; Chapter 27 of the Private Acts of 2011; Chapter 41 of the Private Acts of 2022; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the City of Lafayette.
Sponsored By: Kelly Keisling, Kelly (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Lafayette
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
6 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Lafayette mayor salary set at $75,000
Beginning the last Thursday in November after the November 2028 election, the Lafayette mayor receives $75,000 a year. The city pays it in equal monthly checks from the general fund. This does not change the current mayor’s pay before the present term ends. These changes apply only if the Lafayette legislative body approves the act by a two-thirds (2/3) vote and certifies it.
Incumbents keep current pay and terms
If you now hold a Lafayette office, this law does not change your pay until your term ends. It also does not remove you or shorten your current term. You continue under your existing salary and end date.
Per-meeting pay for council members
Each Lafayette council member gets $150 for each Council Meeting attended. They get $75 for each Committee Meeting attended. The mayor must approve payments. These payments apply only if the Lafayette legislative body adopts this act by a two-thirds (2/3) vote and certifies it.
City adds street and sanitation superintendents
Lafayette adds two named department heads: superintendent of streets and superintendent of sanitation, alongside the superintendent of gas. This recognizes those roles in city law. The change takes effect only if the Lafayette legislative body approves the act by a two-thirds (2/3) vote and certifies it.
Local approval needed for changes
This act has no effect unless the Lafayette legislative body approves it by a two-thirds (2/3) vote. The presiding officer must announce the result and certify it to the Secretary of State. The law is effective now for seeking that local approval; other parts take effect only after local approval.
Staggered Lafayette elections and term start
Three council members are elected for four-year terms in November 2026. The mayor and three council members are elected for four-year terms in November 2028. Newly elected officials take office at 10:00 a.m. on the last Thursday of November. These changes apply only if the Lafayette legislative body approves the act by a two-thirds (2/3) vote and certifies it.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Kelly Keisling, Kelly
Republican • House
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 • 3/31/2026
HOUSE STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Yes: 19 • No: 0
House vote • 3/16/2026
HOUSE PRIVATE ACTS COMMITTEE
Yes: 11 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Pr. Ch. 64
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.
4/20/2026HouseSenate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill.
4/15/2026SenatePassed Senate, Ayes 31, Nays 0
4/15/2026SenateReceived from House, Passed on First Consideration
4/14/2026SenatePassed H., Ayes 94, Nays 0, PNV 0
4/13/2026HouseEngrossed; ready for transmission to Sen.
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
3/31/2026HousePlaced on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 3/31/2026
3/25/2026HouseRec. for pass; ref to State & Local Government Committee
3/16/2026HousePlaced on cal. Private Acts Committee for 3/16/2026
3/11/2026HouseP2C, ref. to Private Acts Committee - State & Local Government Committee
3/9/2026HouseIntro., P1C.
3/5/2026HouseFiled for introduction
3/4/2026House
Bill Text
Enrolled / Public Chapter
Introduced
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