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

SB 2697: Springfield - Subject to local approval, authorizes relatives of city employees to be hired in departments other than that of the employee. - Amends Chapter 158 of the Private Acts of 1927; as amended and rewritten.

Enacted Last action May 1, 2026: Pr. Ch. 35

Plain-language summary

SB 2697 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on February 10, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Springfield - Subject to local approval, authorizes relatives of city employees to be hired in departments other than that of the employee. - Amends Chapter 158 of the Private Acts of 1927; as amended and rewritten. Primary sponsor: Kerry Roberts (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 1, 2026): Pr. Ch. 35.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Kerry Roberts (Republican).