Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 2649: Bristol - Subject to local approval, revises election provisions for city council and the board of education to comply with changes to general election law; reduces the time after final passage for an ordinance to take effect from 17 days to seven days; changes the due dates for property taxes; creates a department of education. - Amends Chapter 84 of the Private Acts of 1991; as amended.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 2649 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on March 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Bristol - Subject to local approval, revises election provisions for city council and the board of education to comply with changes to general election law; reduces the time after final passage for an ordinance to take effect from 17 days to seven days; changes the due dates for property taxes; creates a department of education. - Amends Chapter 84 of the Private Acts of 1991; as amended. Primary sponsor: John Crawford (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 27, 2026): Pr. Ch. 61.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Crawford | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 1 |
“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. 61
- Signed by Governor.
- Transmitted to Governor for his action.
- Signed by Senate Speaker
- Signed by H. Speaker
- H. concurred in S. am. no. 1 Ayes 96, Nays 0, PNV 0 HB2649
- Enrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker.
- H. Placed on Message Calendar for 4/15/2026
- Senate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill.
- Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0990)
- Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 32, Nays 0, PNV 1
- Received from House, Passed on First Consideration
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