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TennesseeHB 2664114th General Assembly (2025-2026)House
AN ACT to amend Chapter 142 of the Private Acts of 1990; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the charter of the Town of Stanton.
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Signed by Governor
Stanton
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
6 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 6 mixed.
Stanton gains service and waste powers
Stanton can provide charitable, educational, recreational, and other local services, including schools where general law permits. It can operate a correctional facility or contract with the county to detain people eligible under the charter. The town can collect and dispose of waste, using taxes, special assessments, user fees, or other charges. The law sets no service levels or household charges. These powers take effect after approval by two-thirds of the town legislative body.
Stanton sets judge and court rules
Stanton's board can appoint a Tennessee resident who is at least 30 and a Tennessee-licensed lawyer in good standing. The board sets a fixed salary; the judge can hold other work that does not conflict with court duties. Court fees go to the town, court costs require an ordinance, and fines and forfeitures cannot exceed state-authorized amounts. State law governs court powers and appeals. During an absence or disability, another city judge can serve, or a county general sessions judge can serve with consent. Stanton can instead contract with another court for services. These changes take effect after approval by two-thirds of the town legislative body.
Stanton gains utility and service powers
Stanton can acquire, build, run, maintain, or sell utilities and public works. It can set service rates, charge for public-facility use, and assess neighboring property for part of improvement costs. Exclusive utility franchises and service contracts can last up to 25 years; state law allows some longer franchises. Exclusive rights can also bind the town, and rates and rules must follow state and federal law. These powers take effect after approval by two-thirds of the town legislative body; the law sets no specific rates.
Stanton can review building exterior designs
Stanton can create a commission to set exterior-design guidelines and approval procedures. Review covers nonresidential property, multifamily residential property, and entrances to nonresidential developments. The commission cannot exceed or weaken powers assigned to the municipal planning commission. Owners can appeal to the planning commission or, when none exists, the full town legislative body. This authority takes effect after approval by two-thirds of the town legislative body.
Stanton gains business and property controls
Stanton can license and regulate businesses, trades, professions, and animals, and impose lawful license taxes. It can inspect consumer goods, charge reasonable inspection fees, address nuisances, and enforce health and safety rules. Building powers cover location, size, occupancy, height, materials, inspections, required changes, and related fees. The town can buy, sell, lease, or pledge property, and take property for public use through Tennessee's condemnation process. These powers take effect after approval by two-thirds of the town legislative body and remain subject to applicable law.
Stanton gains taxing and borrowing powers
The law gives Stanton broad powers to tax, borrow, issue debt, and spend money for lawful town purposes. The town can classify taxable items as state law allows and assess property owners for local improvements. It can secure debt with property, utility assets, income from property, or special assessments. The law sets no tax rates, household payment amounts, or specific borrowing limit. These powers take effect after approval by two-thirds of the town legislative body.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
There is no primary sponsor on record.
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 4/22/2026
FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 4/22/2026
Yes: 33 • No: 0
House vote • 4/21/2026
FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/21/2026
Yes: 85 • No: 0
House vote • 4/16/2026
HOUSE CALENDAR & RULES COMMITTEE
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 4/13/2026
HOUSE STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Yes: 21 • No: 0
House vote • 4/6/2026
HOUSE PRIVATE ACTS COMMITTEE
Yes: 7 • No: 1
Actions Timeline
Pr. Ch. 68
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.
4/28/2026HousePassed Senate, Ayes 33, Nays 0
4/22/2026SenateSenate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill.
4/22/2026SenateReceived from House, Passed on First Consideration
4/22/2026SenateEngrossed; ready for transmission to Sen.
4/21/2026HousePassed H., Ayes 85, Nays 0, PNV 1
4/21/2026HouseH. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/16/2026
4/14/2026HousePlaced on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/14/2026
4/14/2026HouseRec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee
4/13/2026HousePlaced on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 4/13/2026
4/9/2026HouseRec. for pass; ref to State & Local Government Committee
4/6/2026HousePlaced on cal. Private Acts Committee for 4/6/2026
4/1/2026HouseP2C, ref. to Private Acts Committee - State & Local Government Committee
3/30/2026HouseIntro., P1C.
3/26/2026HouseFiled for introduction
3/23/2026House
Bill Text
Enrolled / Public Chapter
Introduced
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