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

SB 2709: Jonesborough - Subject to local approval, authorizes the board of mayor and alderman for the Town of Jonesborough to elect a mayor from among the aldermen to fill a vacancy; authorizes the Town recorder to carry liability insurance rather than be bonded in an amount prescribed by Town ordinance; updates the election dates for the mayor and board of aldermen. - Amends Chapter 135 of the Acts of 1903; as amended.

In committee Last action May 27, 2026: Comp. became Pr. Ch. 60

Plain-language summary

SB 2709 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on February 26, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Jonesborough - Subject to local approval, authorizes the board of mayor and alderman for the Town of Jonesborough to elect a mayor from among the aldermen to fill a vacancy; authorizes the Town recorder to carry liability insurance rather than be bonded in an amount prescribed by Town ordinance; updates the election dates for the mayor and board of aldermen. - Amends Chapter 135 of the Acts of 1903; as amended. Primary sponsor: Rusty Crowe (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 27, 2026): Comp. became Pr. Ch. 60.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Rusty Crowe (Republican).