Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 2637: Athens - Subject to local approval, sets compensation of mayor and council members by ordinance rather than specific dollar amounts; does not alter compensation amounts of current mayor or council members. - Amends Chapter 455 of the Private Acts of 1953; as amended.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 2637 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Athens - Subject to local approval, sets compensation of mayor and council members by ordinance rather than specific dollar amounts; does not alter compensation amounts of current mayor or council members. - Amends Chapter 455 of the Private Acts of 1953; as amended. Primary sponsor: Mark Cochran (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 1, 2026): Pr. Ch. 46.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Cochran | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 23 |
“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. 46
- Signed by Governor.
- Transmitted to Governor for his action.
- Signed by H. Speaker
- Signed by Senate Speaker
- Received from House, Passed on First Consideration
- Senate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill.
- Passed Senate, Ayes 31, Nays 0
- Enrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker.
- Engrossed; ready for transmission to Sen.
- Passed H., Ayes 82, Nays 1, PNV 10
- H. Placed on Consent Calendar for 3/30/2026
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