Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 2319: 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.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 2319 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House 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: Dave Wright (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 21, 2026): Senate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dave Wright | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 19 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Senate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill.
- Amendment withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - SA0959)
- Amendment tabled (Amendment 2 - SA1066)
- Failed to pass Senate, Ayes 9, Nays 23, PNV 1
- Refer to Senate Calendar Committee
- Received from House, Passed on First Consideration
- H. adopted am. (Amendment 1 - HA1096)
- H. adopted am. (Amendment 2 - HA1097)
- Am. tabled. (Amendment 3 - HA1125)
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- Passed H., as am., Ayes 72, Nays 11, PNV 10
- Engrossed; ready for transmission to Sen.
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