Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

HB 2319: County Government - As introduced, prohibits an employee of a local government from serving on the legislative body of the local government for which the employee works. - Amends TCA Title 2; Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 12 and Title 49.

Passed one chamber Last action April 21, 2026: Senate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill.

Plain-language summary

HB 2319 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: County Government - As introduced, prohibits an employee of a local government from serving on the legislative body of the local government for which the employee works. - Amends TCA Title 2; Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 12 and Title 49. Primary sponsor: Dave Wright (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 21, 2026): Senate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Dave Wright (Republican).