Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 1717: Roane County - Subject to local approval, repeals act that designated the chief executive officer of the county as the county executive. - Amends Chapter 1 of the Private Acts of 2007.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1717 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Roane County - Subject to local approval, repeals act that designated the chief executive officer of the county as the county executive. - Amends Chapter 1 of the Private Acts of 2007. Primary sponsor: Monty Fritts (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 1, 2026): Pr. Ch. 40.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monty Fritts | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 32 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Pr. Ch. 40
- Signed by Governor.
- Transmitted to Governor for his action.
- Signed by H. Speaker
- Signed by Senate Speaker
- Senate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill.
- Passed Senate, Ayes 31, Nays 0
- Enrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker.
- Received from House, Passed on First Consideration
- Engrossed; ready for transmission to Sen.
- Passed H., Ayes 82, Nays 0, PNV 2
- H. Placed on Consent Calendar for 3/23/2026
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