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TennesseeHB 2669114th General Assembly (2025-2026)House
AN ACT to amend Chapter 541 of the Private Acts of 1939; as amended and rewritten by Chapter 32 of the Private Acts of 1999; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to Benton County.
Sponsored By: Sponsor information unavailable
Signed by Governor
Benton County
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
6 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Residents get budget hearings and reports
Benton County must post a short proposed-budget summary in public places, including the courthouse bulletin board. Each county commissioner must also receive it. Residents get at least five days' notice of a public hearing where they can share their views. The county must also report total receipts and itemized spending for the 12 months ending June 30. That report must be prepared immediately before the July meeting or when the budget passes, and posted at the courthouse.
Benton County requires detailed budget planning
A budget committee of up to five county commissioners prepares and oversees Benton County's budget. The commission chair appoints members, and the commission confirms them, sets daily pay, and approves hired staff pay. Budget work starts immediately after the second Monday in March for a year generally beginning July 1. The budget must list spending by function, compare past and current spending, estimate revenue and borrowing, and show each fund's finances. Department heads must supply personnel details, including authorized positions; school leaders must submit an itemized school budget with the county budget. The law requires two-thirds county commission approval for local effect and certification to the Secretary of State.
Benton County tightens public money controls
The County Mayor must track budgeted amounts, spending, and remaining balances by function and activity. Before covered spending, officials must submit a spending request and obtain a purchase order showing the remaining budget balance. Spending outside the adopted budget requires a two-thirds county commission vote. It can use only unassigned funds resulting from the tax rate's unappropriated balance. The commission must also approve rules for investing idle county cash in line with Tennessee investment law.
County budget deadlines protect required spending
The committee must submit its budget in time for adoption at or before the July county commission meeting. The commission can return it twice; the committee must respond within five days each time. After a third rejection, the commission must adopt its own budget using the estimate as its base. Cuts cannot violate state minimum-funding rules, state pay schedules, or the law's protected appropriations in Section 6(1) and (3). A law change or Tennessee-recognized emergency affecting deadlines allows temporary changes, which the commission must approve and report. The State Comptroller can grant extensions beyond August 31 for extraordinary circumstances.
Benton County taxes must balance budgets
Benton County must set property taxes high enough, with available fund balances, to balance its budget. This levy can exceed other legal tax limits. The needed tax revenue is divided by a collection percentage capped at last year's cash taxes collected divided by taxes due. The budget must cover all debt interest, bond-retirement funds, and serial bond principal due during the year. It must also account for lawful unpaid bills and other obligations, including amounts owed to special funds, beyond available money. The law sets no tax rate or specific change in a homeowner's bill.
County officials face conflicts bans and penalties
Covered county officials, employees, board members, and spouses cannot hold direct or indirect financial or personal interests in county purchases. Officials who overspend their budgets or overdraw funds at the County Trustee are personally liable, along with their bond guarantors. The county or payment recipient can sue for repayment plus interest from the payment warrant's issue date. Violating the law is official misconduct and can lead to removal. The county attorney must investigate complaints against covered officers and seek removal in court upon finding reasonable cause.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
There is no primary sponsor on record.
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 4/23/2026
FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 4/23/2026
Yes: 33 • No: 0
House vote • 4/22/2026
FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR 2 PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/22/2026
Yes: 93 • No: 0
House vote • 4/22/2026
HOUSE CALENDAR & RULES COMMITTEE
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 4/22/2026
HOUSE STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Yes: 16 • No: 0
House vote • 4/22/2026
HOUSE PRIVATE ACTS COMMITTEE
Yes: 9 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Pr. Ch. 73
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.
4/29/2026HousePassed Senate, Ayes 33, Nays 0
4/23/2026SenateSenate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill.
4/23/2026SenateEngrossed; ready for transmission to Sen.
4/22/2026HousePassed H., Ayes 93, Nays 0, PNV 0
4/22/2026HouseH. Placed on Consent Calendar 2 for 4/22/2026
4/22/2026HousePlaced on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/22/2026
4/22/2026HouseRec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee
4/22/2026HousePlaced on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 4/22/2026
4/22/2026HouseRec. for pass; ref to State & Local Government Committee
4/22/2026HousePlaced on cal. Private Acts Committee for 4/22/2026
4/22/2026HouseP2C, ref. to Private Acts Committee - State & Local Government Committee
4/20/2026HouseIntro., P1C.
4/16/2026HouseFiled for introduction
4/15/2026House
Bill Text
Enrolled / Public Chapter
Introduced
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