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

HB 618: Public Officials - As enacted, prohibits an individual holding an elected office of a local government from holding another elected office in this state at the same time; grandfathers individuals holding more than one office presently until the terms expire; clarifies that such prohibition does not apply to an office in a political party's state executive committee. - Amends TCA Title 2 and Title 8.

Enacted Last action March 23, 2026: Pub. Ch. 596

Plain-language summary

HB 618 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 30, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Public Officials - As enacted, prohibits an individual holding an elected office of a local government from holding another elected office in this state at the same time; grandfathers individuals holding more than one office presently until the terms expire; clarifies that such prohibition does not apply to an office in a political party's state executive committee. - Amends TCA Title 2 and Title 8. Primary sponsor: Dave Wright (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Pub. Ch. 596.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Dave Wright (Republican).