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

HB 2637: Athens - Subject to local approval, sets compensation of mayor and council members by ordinance rather than specific dollar amounts; does not alter compensation amounts of current mayor or council members. - Amends Chapter 455 of the Private Acts of 1953; as amended.

Enacted Last action May 1, 2026: Pr. Ch. 46

Plain-language summary

HB 2637 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Athens - Subject to local approval, sets compensation of mayor and council members by ordinance rather than specific dollar amounts; does not alter compensation amounts of current mayor or council members. - Amends Chapter 455 of the Private Acts of 1953; as amended. Primary sponsor: Mark Cochran (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 1, 2026): Pr. Ch. 46.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Mark Cochran (Republican).