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

SB 2581: County Boundaries - As introduced, increases from 90 days to 100 days the amount of time that a joint committee on county consolidation has following its receipt of a petition of consolidation to report its findings and recommendations on the feasibility of consolidation of the petitioning county with another county. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 9; Title 12 and Title 67.

Passed one chamber Last action April 20, 2026: Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.

Plain-language summary

SB 2581 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: County Boundaries - As introduced, increases from 90 days to 100 days the amount of time that a joint committee on county consolidation has following its receipt of a petition of consolidation to report its findings and recommendations on the feasibility of consolidation of the petitioning county with another county. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 9; Title 12 and Title 67. Primary sponsor: Todd Gardenhire (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 20, 2026): Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Todd Gardenhire (Republican).