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

SB 2591: 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.

In committee Last action April 21, 2026: Companion House Bill substituted

Plain-language summary

SB 2591 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate 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: Richard Briggs (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 21, 2026): Companion House Bill substituted.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Richard Briggs (Republican).