TennesseeHB 2668114th General Assembly (2025-2026)House

AN ACTto amend Chapter 492 of the Acts of 1901; as amended by Chapter 325 of the Private Acts of 1972; Chapter 74 of the Private Acts of 1985; Chapter 45 of the Private Acts of 1993 and Chapter 166 of the Private Acts of 1994; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the town of Monterey.

Sponsored By: Sponsor information unavailable

Signed by Governor

Monterey

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Monterey updates election and recorder rules

The law sets the town election covered by the charter amendment for the next regularly scheduled November election. It does not name a calendar year. It also removes the phrase “in case the Mayor declines to serve as Recorder” and deletes another charter sentence. The supplied summary does not explain that deleted sentence's effect. These changes take effect only after approval by two-thirds of Monterey's governing body.

Monterey creates a town administrator office

The law creates a full-time town administrator office, with appointment and salary controlled solely by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen. Selection must rest solely on administrative qualifications, including training or experience in municipal management, utility management, or public administration. The administrator needs at least an associate degree and Certified Municipal Finance Officer certification. The administrator must live in Putnam County within six months of employment. A corporate surety bond must guarantee faithful performance; the Board sets its amount, and the town pays the premium. The administrator serves as chief financial officer and prepares yearly budgets for every Board-controlled department with the Town Recorder. Duties include managing personnel and pay systems, joining Civil Service Board applicant interviews, and overseeing town purchasing and tourism. The administrator keeps the Board informed, recommends service improvements, and sets priorities for public works and improvement projects. The administrator directs employees on those projects, reports property and equipment needs, and recommends repairs and replacements. The administrator also works with the Community Relations manager to improve quality of life and performs other Board-assigned duties. The administrator works with town officers, the Recorder, and the Town Attorney, and serves as a link to town bodies. Attendance at every Board meeting is required; attendance at other town board, commission, or committee meetings is allowed. The administrator has a right to speak on matters they choose and must cooperate fully with those bodies. The law takes effect for local approval or rejection upon becoming law. Its operating changes require a two-thirds vote of Monterey's governing body, proclaimed by its presiding officer and certified to the Secretary of State.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

There is no primary sponsor on record.

Cosponsors

  • John Crawford

    Republican • House

  • Ryan Williams

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 155 • No: 2

Senate vote • 4/22/2026

FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 4/22/2026

Yes: 33 • No: 0

House vote • 4/20/2026

FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/20/2026

Yes: 96 • No: 0

House vote • 4/20/2026

HOUSE CALENDAR & RULES COMMITTEE

Yes: 0 • No: 0

House vote • 4/15/2026

HOUSE STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE

Yes: 20 • No: 0

House vote • 4/15/2026

HOUSE PRIVATE ACTS COMMITTEE

Yes: 6 • No: 2

Actions Timeline

  1. Pr. Ch. 72

    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.

    4/28/2026House
  7. Passed Senate, Ayes 33, Nays 0

    4/22/2026Senate
  8. Senate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill.

    4/22/2026Senate
  9. Received from House, Passed on First Consideration

    4/21/2026Senate
  10. Engrossed; ready for transmission to Sen.

    4/20/2026House
  11. Passed H., Ayes 96, Nays 0, PNV 0

    4/20/2026House
  12. Sponsor(s) Added.

    4/20/2026House
  13. H. Placed on Consent Calendar for 4/20/2026

    4/16/2026House
  14. Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/16/2026

    4/15/2026House
  15. Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee

    4/15/2026House
  16. Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 4/15/2026

    4/15/2026House
  17. Rec. for pass; ref to State & Local Government Committee

    4/15/2026House
  18. Placed on cal. Private Acts Committee for 4/15/2026

    4/15/2026House
  19. P2C, ref. to Private Acts Committee - State & Local Government Committee

    4/15/2026House
  20. Sponsor(s) Added.

    4/15/2026House
  21. Intro., P1C.

    4/14/2026House
  22. Filed for introduction

    4/13/2026House

Bill Text

  • Enrolled / Public Chapter

  • Introduced

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