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

SB 1592: Municipal Government - As enacted, creates a process for continuing funding for a municipal LEA when the municipal legislative body and the governing body for the LEA cannot agree on a budget; provides a process for continuing funding of municipal operations when a municipal legislative body has not adopted a budget by the first day of a fiscal year. - Amends TCA Title 6, Chapter 56, Part 1 and Title 6, Chapter 56, Part 2.

Enacted Last action May 27, 2026: Pub. Ch. 1071

Plain-language summary

SB 1592 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Municipal Government - As enacted, creates a process for continuing funding for a municipal LEA when the municipal legislative body and the governing body for the LEA cannot agree on a budget; provides a process for continuing funding of municipal operations when a municipal legislative body has not adopted a budget by the first day of a fiscal year. - Amends TCA Title 6, Chapter 56, Part 1 and Title 6, Chapter 56, Part 2. Primary sponsor: Tom Hatcher (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 27, 2026): Pub. Ch. 1071.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Tom Hatcher (Republican).