AN ACT to amend Chapter 330 of the Acts of 1901; as amended by Chapter 99 of the Private Acts of 1943 and Chapter 57 of the Private Acts of 2022; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the Tenth School District of Wilson County.
Impact
If passed, SB1444 would not only increase the number of representatives on the Board of Education but also alter the electoral process to ensure that it is more reflective of the local population. The bill stipulates that board members will serve staggered four-year terms with a limitation of two terms per member, promoting a cycle of renewal among the board's leadership. This change is seen as a move towards improving governance within the Tenth School District by allowing for a broader array of voices and perspectives.
Summary
Senate Bill 1444 aims to amend the governance structure of the Tenth School District in Wilson County by expanding its Board of Education from three to five members. This legislative change is intended to enhance representation by dividing the district into five areas of equal population, ensuring that each area elects its board member. The bill lays out specific provisions for the staggered election of these members and defines the qualifications needed to serve on the board, emphasizing that candidates must be residents of their respective districts for at least a year prior to the election.
Contention
Notably, the effectiveness of the bill hinges on securing approval from a two-thirds majority of the legislative body of Wilson County. This requirement could pose a challenge, as it necessitates a significant consensus among local legislators. Stakeholders who support the bill argue that it will enhance local governance and accountability, while opponents may express concerns about the complexities introduced in the electoral process or the potential for political maneuvering over board appointments and elections.
Crossfiled
AN ACT to amend Chapter 330 of the Acts of 1901; as amended by Chapter 99 of the Private Acts of 1943 and Chapter 57 of the Private Acts of 2022; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the Tenth School District of Wilson County.
AN ACT to amend Chapter 563 of the Acts of 1903; as amended by Chapter 64 of the Acts of 1907; Chapter 647 of the Private Acts of 1911; Chapter 158 of the Private Acts of 1915; Chapter 170 of the Private Acts of 1915; Chapter 3 of the Private Acts of 1917; Chapter 397 of the Private Acts of 1919; Chapter 23 of the Private Acts of 1919; Chapter 231 of the Private Acts of 1919; Chapter 764 of the Private Acts of 1927; Chapter 232 of the Private Acts of 1941; Chapter 669 of the Private Acts of 1947; Chapter 154 of the Private Acts of 1947; Chapter 248 of the Private Acts of 1953; Chapter 264 of the Private Acts of 1955; Chapter 119 of the Private Acts of 1961; Chapter 181 of the Private Acts of 1996; Chapter 37 of the Private Acts of 2012 and Chapter 53 of the Private Acts of 2014; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the Town of Greeneville.
AN ACT to amend Chapter 563 of the Acts of 1903; as amended by Chapter 64 of the Acts of 1907; Chapter 647 of the Private Acts of 1911; Chapter 158 of the Private Acts of 1915; Chapter 170 of the Private Acts of 1915; Chapter 3 of the Private Acts of 1917; Chapter 397 of the Private Acts of 1919; Chapter 23 of the Private Acts of 1919; Chapter 231 of the Private Acts of 1919; Chapter 764 of the Private Acts of 1927; Chapter 232 of the Private Acts of 1941; Chapter 669 of the Private Acts of 1947; Chapter 154 of the Private Acts of 1947; Chapter 248 of the Private Acts of 1953; Chapter 264 of the Private Acts of 1955; Chapter 119 of the Private Acts of 1961; Chapter 181 of the Private Acts of 1996; Chapter 37 of the Private Acts of 2012 and Chapter 53 of the Private Acts of 2014; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the Town of Greeneville.
AN ACT to amend Chapter 130 of the Acts of 1907; as amended by Chapter 375 of the Acts of 1909; Chapter 535 of the Private Acts of 1953; Chapter 413 of the Private Acts of 1972; Chapter 58 of the Private Acts of 2001 and Chapter 23 of the Private Acts of 2021; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the Town of Livingston.
AN ACT to amend Chapter 62 of the Private Acts of 1981; as amended by Chapter 181 of the Private Acts of 1981; Chapter 107 of the Private Acts of 1987; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the Gibson County Special School District Board of Trustees.
AN ACT to amend Chapter 62 of the Private Acts of 1981; as amended by Chapter 181 of the Private Acts of 1981; Chapter 107 of the Private Acts of 1987; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the Gibson County Special School District Board of Trustees.
AN ACT to amend Chapter 272 of the Acts of 1901; as amended and rewritten by Chapter 115 of the Private Acts of 2006; as amended by Chapter 13 of the Private Acts of 2015 and Chapter 42 of the Private Acts of 2022; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the Town of Petersburg.
AN ACT to amend Chapter 272 of the Acts of 1901; as amended and rewritten by Chapter 115 of the Private Acts of 2006; as amended by Chapter 13 of the Private Acts of 2015 and Chapter 42 of the Private Acts of 2022; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the Town of Petersburg.
AN ACT to amend Chapter 121 of the Private Acts of 2004; as amended by Chapter 84 of the Private Acts of 2014; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the charter of Ashland City.
AN ACT to amend Chapter 121 of the Private Acts of 2004; as amended by Chapter 84 of the Private Acts of 2014; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the charter of Ashland City.
AN ACT to amend Chapter 320 of the Acts of 1901; as amended by Chapter 163 of the Private Acts of 1984 and Chapter 152 of the Private Acts of 2002; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the Town of Viola.