Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 2710: Kingsport - Subject to local approval, makes various changes to the charter, including when a vice-mayor is chosen by the board; when warrants to collect delinquent taxes may be issued; removes a requirement that a tentative appropriation ordinance must be published in a newspaper; changes from the 1st of July to the 1st of September when elected board of education members assume office and when such members must choose a president. - Amends Chapter 76 of the Private Acts of 1917; as amended.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 2710 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on March 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Kingsport - Subject to local approval, makes various changes to the charter, including when a vice-mayor is chosen by the board; when warrants to collect delinquent taxes may be issued; removes a requirement that a tentative appropriation ordinance must be published in a newspaper; changes from the 1st of July to the 1st of September when elected board of education members assume office and when such members must choose a president. - Amends Chapter 76 of the Private Acts of 1917; as amended. Primary sponsor: Bobby Harshbarger (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 1, 2026): Comp. became Pr. Ch. 49.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Harshbarger | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Comp. became Pr. Ch. 49
- Companion House Bill substituted
- Placed on Senate Local Calendar for 4/2/2026
- Passed on Second Consideration, held on desk. Local Bill
- Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
- Filed for introduction