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

SB 2724: Lexington - Subject to local approval, clarifies the duties of the mayor as the chief executive officer of the city; authorizes the mayor to suspend an employee; clarifies that office of mayor is a full-time position. - Amends Chapter 402 of the Acts of 1901; as amended and rewritten.

In committee Last action May 27, 2026: Comp. became Pr. Ch. 66

Plain-language summary

SB 2724 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on March 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Lexington - Subject to local approval, clarifies the duties of the mayor as the chief executive officer of the city; authorizes the mayor to suspend an employee; clarifies that office of mayor is a full-time position. - Amends Chapter 402 of the Acts of 1901; as amended and rewritten. Primary sponsor: Ed Jackson (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 27, 2026): Comp. became Pr. Ch. 66.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Ed Jackson (Republican).