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Tennessee Senate Bill SB1436

Tennessee 2025-2026 Regular Session

Tennessee Senate Bill SB1436

Introduced
2/20/25  
Chaptered
4/28/25  

Caption

AN ACT to amend Chapter 176 of the Private Acts of 1953; as amended by Chapter 524 of the Private Acts of 1953; Chapter 314 of the Private Acts of 1980; Chapter 95 of the Private Acts of 1985; Chapter 56 of the Private Acts of 1991; Chapter 157 of the Private Acts of 1994; Chapter 7 of the Private Acts of 2015 and Chapter 42 of the Private Acts of 2024; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to Henry County Hospital District Trustees.

Impact

The amendments introduced by SB1436 primarily affect the appointment and tenure of trustees for the Henry County Hospital District. The legislation stipulates that trustees will serve staggered four-year terms to maintain continuity and avoid a complete turnover in board membership. The Henry County Commission retains the authority to recall trustees at any point, with provisions in place for appointing vacancies promptly. These changes aim to enhance accountability and responsiveness in the governance of healthcare in the region.

Summary

Senate Bill 1436 aims to amend existing legislation pertaining to the governance of the Henry County Hospital District. Specifically, the bill seeks to restructure the board of trustees responsible for overseeing the hospital district, stipulating that the board must consist of a minimum of three and a maximum of seven members. The bill mandates that two of these trustees must be members of the Henry County Commission, while the remainder will be at-large citizens. This adjustment is intended to streamline governance and ensure that local representation is maintained in the hospital district's operational decisions.

Sentiment

The general sentiment around SB1436 appears to be supportive, with proponents recognizing the need for a clear structure in hospital district governance. The emphasis on local oversight through appointed citizens, as well as the participation of County Commission members, illustrates an effort to integrate local governance with healthcare administration. However, there may be concerns regarding the potential for political influences in trustee appointments, which could affect the impartiality of the board's decisions.

Contention

One notable point of contention in the discussions surrounding SB1436 could arise from the balance of power between the Henry County Commission and the citizens serving on the board of trustees. Critics may argue that having appointed trustees from the County Commission could lead to conflicts of interest, especially concerning healthcare decisions that require an independent perspective. Additionally, the effectiveness of quarterly meetings as a governance practice may also be debated, with some advocating for more frequent engagement in hospital district affairs.

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Companion Bills

TN HB1414

Crossfiled AN ACT to amend Chapter 176 of the Private Acts of 1953; as amended by Chapter 524 of the Private Acts of 1953; Chapter 314 of the Private Acts of 1980; Chapter 95 of the Private Acts of 1985; Chapter 56 of the Private Acts of 1991; Chapter 157 of the Private Acts of 1994; Chapter 7 of the Private Acts of 2015 and Chapter 42 of the Private Acts of 2024; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to Henry County Hospital District Trustees.

Previously Filed As

TN SB2975

AN ACT to amend Chapter 176 of the Private Acts of 1953, as amended by Chapter 524 of the Private Acts of 1953, Chapter 95 of the Private Acts of 1985, Chapter 56 of the Private Acts of 1991, Chapter 157 of the Private Acts of 1994, Chapter 7 of the Private Acts of 2015, and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the Henry County Hospital District.

TN HB2992

AN ACT to amend Chapter 176 of the Private Acts of 1953, as amended by Chapter 524 of the Private Acts of 1953, Chapter 95 of the Private Acts of 1985, Chapter 56 of the Private Acts of 1991, Chapter 157 of the Private Acts of 1994, Chapter 7 of the Private Acts of 2015, and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the Henry County Hospital District.

TN HB1548

AN ACT to amend Chapter 67 of the Private Acts of 1953; as amended by Chapter 28 of the Private Acts of 1965; Chapter 192 of the Private Acts of 1967; Chapter 29 of the Private Acts of 1973; Chapter 70 of the Private Acts of 1975; Chapter 67 of the Private Acts of 1975; Chapter 42 of the Private Acts of 1979; Chapter 97 of the Private Acts of 1981; Chapter 233 of the Private Acts of 1982; Chapter 63 of the Private Acts of 1987; Chapter 195 of the Private Acts of 1990; Chapter 196 of the Private Acts of 1990; Chapter 194 of the Private Acts of 1990; Chapter 109 of the Private Acts of 1995; Chapter 84 of the Private Acts of 1995; Chapter 83 of the Private Acts of 1995; Chapter 173 of the Private Acts of 1996; Chapter 48 of the Private Acts of 1999; Chapter 40 of the Private Acts of 2001; Chapter 153 of the Private Acts of 2002; Chapter 4 of the Private Acts of 2009; Chapter 19 of the Private Acts of 2009; Chapter 53 of the Private Acts of 2016; Chapter 28 of the Private Acts of 2017 and Chapter 51 of the Private Acts of 2018; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the charter of the City of Gallatin.

TN SB1538

AN ACT to amend Chapter 67 of the Private Acts of 1953; as amended by Chapter 28 of the Private Acts of 1965; Chapter 192 of the Private Acts of 1967; Chapter 29 of the Private Acts of 1973; Chapter 70 of the Private Acts of 1975; Chapter 67 of the Private Acts of 1975; Chapter 42 of the Private Acts of 1979; Chapter 97 of the Private Acts of 1981; Chapter 233 of the Private Acts of 1982; Chapter 63 of the Private Acts of 1987; Chapter 195 of the Private Acts of 1990; Chapter 196 of the Private Acts of 1990; Chapter 194 of the Private Acts of 1990; Chapter 109 of the Private Acts of 1995; Chapter 84 of the Private Acts of 1995; Chapter 83 of the Private Acts of 1995; Chapter 173 of the Private Acts of 1996; Chapter 48 of the Private Acts of 1999; Chapter 40 of the Private Acts of 2001; Chapter 153 of the Private Acts of 2002; Chapter 4 of the Private Acts of 2009; Chapter 19 of the Private Acts of 2009; Chapter 53 of the Private Acts of 2016; Chapter 28 of the Private Acts of 2017 and Chapter 51 of the Private Acts of 2018; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the charter of the City of Gallatin.

TN SB2980

AN ACT to amend Chapter 553 of the Acts of 1903; as amended by Chapter 395 of the Acts of 1905; Chapter 256 of the Acts of 1905; Chapter 405 of the Acts of 1907; Chapter 468 of the Private Acts of 1917; Chapter 200 of the Private Acts of 1919; Chapter 105 of the Private Acts of 1931; Chapter 460 of the Private Acts of 1931; Chapter 700 of the Private Acts of 1931; Chapter 334 of the Private Acts of 1943; Chapter 252 of the Private Acts of 1951; Chapter 513 of the Private Acts of 1951; Chapter 376 of the Private Acts of 1955; Chapter 277 of the Private Acts of 1959; Chapter 39 of the Private Acts of 1963; Chapter 40 of the Private Acts of 1963; Chapter 238 of the Private Acts of 1967; Chapter 233 of the Private Acts of 1972; Chapter 171 of the Private Acts of 1974; Chapter 311 of the Private Acts of 1974; Chapter 241 of the Private Acts of 1974; Chapter 337 of the Private Acts of 1974; Chapter 248 of the Private Acts of 1976; Chapter 71 of the Private Acts of 1977; Chapter 233 of the Private Acts of 1978; Chapter 135 of the Private Acts of 1979; Chapter 59 of the Private Acts of 1979; Chapter 70 of the Private Acts of 1981; Chapter 353 of the Private Acts of 1982; Chapter 48 of the Private Acts of 1983; Chapter 81 of the Private Acts of 1983; Chapter 86 of the Private Acts of 1983; Chapter 115 of the Private Acts of 1986; Chapter 124 of the Private Acts of 1991; Chapter 161 of the Private Acts of 1992; Chapter 35 of the Private Acts of 1995; Chapter 93 of the Private Acts of 1997; Chapter 76 of the Private Acts of 1997; Chapter 40 of the Private Acts of 2005; Chapter 102 of the Private Acts of 2008; Chapter 105 of the Private Acts of 2008; Chapter 54 of the Private Acts of 2016; Chapter 30 of the Private Acts of 2017; Chapter 17 of the Private Acts of 2021 and Chapter 39 of the Private Acts of 2022; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the charter of the City of Tullahoma.

TN HB2995

AN ACT to amend Chapter 553 of the Acts of 1903; as amended by Chapter 395 of the Acts of 1905; Chapter 256 of the Acts of 1905; Chapter 405 of the Acts of 1907; Chapter 468 of the Private Acts of 1917; Chapter 200 of the Private Acts of 1919; Chapter 105 of the Private Acts of 1931; Chapter 460 of the Private Acts of 1931; Chapter 700 of the Private Acts of 1931; Chapter 334 of the Private Acts of 1943; Chapter 252 of the Private Acts of 1951; Chapter 513 of the Private Acts of 1951; Chapter 376 of the Private Acts of 1955; Chapter 277 of the Private Acts of 1959; Chapter 39 of the Private Acts of 1963; Chapter 40 of the Private Acts of 1963; Chapter 238 of the Private Acts of 1967; Chapter 233 of the Private Acts of 1972; Chapter 171 of the Private Acts of 1974; Chapter 311 of the Private Acts of 1974; Chapter 241 of the Private Acts of 1974; Chapter 337 of the Private Acts of 1974; Chapter 248 of the Private Acts of 1976; Chapter 71 of the Private Acts of 1977; Chapter 233 of the Private Acts of 1978; Chapter 135 of the Private Acts of 1979; Chapter 59 of the Private Acts of 1979; Chapter 70 of the Private Acts of 1981; Chapter 353 of the Private Acts of 1982; Chapter 48 of the Private Acts of 1983; Chapter 81 of the Private Acts of 1983; Chapter 86 of the Private Acts of 1983; Chapter 115 of the Private Acts of 1986; Chapter 124 of the Private Acts of 1991; Chapter 161 of the Private Acts of 1992; Chapter 35 of the Private Acts of 1995; Chapter 93 of the Private Acts of 1997; Chapter 76 of the Private Acts of 1997; Chapter 40 of the Private Acts of 2005; Chapter 102 of the Private Acts of 2008; Chapter 105 of the Private Acts of 2008; Chapter 54 of the Private Acts of 2016; Chapter 30 of the Private Acts of 2017; Chapter 17 of the Private Acts of 2021 and Chapter 39 of the Private Acts of 2022; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the charter of the City of Tullahoma.

TN SB2979

AN ACT to amend Chapter 553 of the Acts of 1903; as amended by Chapter 395 of the Acts of 1905; Chapter 405 of the Acts of 1907; Chapter 468 of the Private Acts of 1917; Chapter 200 of the Private Acts of 1919; Chapter 105 of the Private Acts of 1931; Chapter 460 of the Private Acts of 1931; Chapter 700 of the Private Acts of 1931; Chapter 334 of the Private Acts of 1943; Chapter 252 of the Private Acts of 1951; Chapter 513 of the Private Acts of 1951; Chapter 376 of the Private Acts of 1955; Chapter 277 of the Private Acts of 1959; Chapter 40 of the Private Acts of 1963; Chapter 39 of the Private Acts of 1963; Chapter 194 of the Private Acts of 1965; Chapter 238 of the Private Acts of 1967; Chapter 233 of the Private Acts of 1972; Chapter 241 of the Private Acts of 1974; Chapter 311 of the Private Acts of 1974; Chapter 171 of the Private Acts of 1974; Chapter 337 of the Private Acts of 1974; Chapter 248 of the Private Acts of 1976; Chapter 71 of the Private Acts of 1977; Chapter 233 of the Private Acts of 1978; Chapter 135 of the Private Acts of 1979; Chapter 59 of the Private Acts of 1979; Chapter 70 of the Private Acts of 1981; Chapter 353 of the Private Acts of 1982; Chapter 48 of the Private Acts of 1983; Chapter 81 of the Private Acts of 1983; Chapter 86 of the Private Acts of 1983; Chapter 115 of the Private Acts of 1986; Chapter 124 of the Private Acts of 1991; Chapter 161 of the Private Acts of 1992; Chapter 35 of the Private Acts of 1995; Chapter 93 of the Private Acts of 1997; Chapter 76 of the Private Acts of 1997; Chapter 40 of the Private Acts of 2005; Chapter 102 of the Private Acts of 2008; Chapter 105 of the Private Acts of 2008; Chapter 103 of the Private Acts of 2008; Chapter 104 of the Private Acts of 2008; Chapter 54 of the Private Acts of 2016; Chapter 30 of the Private Acts of 2017; Chapter 17 of the Private Acts of 2021; Chapter 39 of the Private Acts of 2022; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the charter for the City of Tullahoma.

TN HB2998

AN ACT to amend Chapter 553 of the Acts of 1903; as amended by Chapter 395 of the Acts of 1905; Chapter 405 of the Acts of 1907; Chapter 468 of the Private Acts of 1917; Chapter 200 of the Private Acts of 1919; Chapter 105 of the Private Acts of 1931; Chapter 460 of the Private Acts of 1931; Chapter 700 of the Private Acts of 1931; Chapter 334 of the Private Acts of 1943; Chapter 252 of the Private Acts of 1951; Chapter 513 of the Private Acts of 1951; Chapter 376 of the Private Acts of 1955; Chapter 277 of the Private Acts of 1959; Chapter 40 of the Private Acts of 1963; Chapter 39 of the Private Acts of 1963; Chapter 194 of the Private Acts of 1965; Chapter 238 of the Private Acts of 1967; Chapter 233 of the Private Acts of 1972; Chapter 241 of the Private Acts of 1974; Chapter 311 of the Private Acts of 1974; Chapter 171 of the Private Acts of 1974; Chapter 337 of the Private Acts of 1974; Chapter 248 of the Private Acts of 1976; Chapter 71 of the Private Acts of 1977; Chapter 233 of the Private Acts of 1978; Chapter 135 of the Private Acts of 1979; Chapter 59 of the Private Acts of 1979; Chapter 70 of the Private Acts of 1981; Chapter 353 of the Private Acts of 1982; Chapter 48 of the Private Acts of 1983; Chapter 81 of the Private Acts of 1983; Chapter 86 of the Private Acts of 1983; Chapter 115 of the Private Acts of 1986; Chapter 124 of the Private Acts of 1991; Chapter 161 of the Private Acts of 1992; Chapter 35 of the Private Acts of 1995; Chapter 93 of the Private Acts of 1997; Chapter 76 of the Private Acts of 1997; Chapter 40 of the Private Acts of 2005; Chapter 102 of the Private Acts of 2008; Chapter 105 of the Private Acts of 2008; Chapter 103 of the Private Acts of 2008; Chapter 104 of the Private Acts of 2008; Chapter 54 of the Private Acts of 2016; Chapter 30 of the Private Acts of 2017; Chapter 17 of the Private Acts of 2021; Chapter 39 of the Private Acts of 2022; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the charter for the City of Tullahoma.

TN SB2963

AN ACT to amend Chapter 455 of the Private Acts of 1953; as amended by Chapter 105 of the Private Acts of 1959; Chapter 136 of the Private Acts of 1971; Chapter 60 of the Private Acts of 1977; Chapter 121 of the Private Acts of 1986; Chapter 215 of the Private Acts of 1992; Chapter 180 of the Private Acts of 1994; Chapter 25 of the Private Acts of 1997; Chapter 164 of the Private Acts of 1998; Chapter 83 of the Private Acts of 2000; Chapter 16 of the Private Acts of 2001; Chapter 114 of the Private Acts of 2002; Chapter 92 of the Private Acts of 2004; Chapter 3 of the Private Acts of 2007 and Chapter 7 of the Private Acts of 2019; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the City of Athens.

TN HB2990

AN ACT to amend Chapter 455 of the Private Acts of 1953; as amended by Chapter 105 of the Private Acts of 1959; Chapter 136 of the Private Acts of 1971; Chapter 60 of the Private Acts of 1977; Chapter 121 of the Private Acts of 1986; Chapter 215 of the Private Acts of 1992; Chapter 180 of the Private Acts of 1994; Chapter 25 of the Private Acts of 1997; Chapter 164 of the Private Acts of 1998; Chapter 83 of the Private Acts of 2000; Chapter 16 of the Private Acts of 2001; Chapter 114 of the Private Acts of 2002; Chapter 92 of the Private Acts of 2004; Chapter 3 of the Private Acts of 2007 and Chapter 7 of the Private Acts of 2019; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the City of Athens.

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