Tennessee 2025-2026 Regular Session

Tennessee Senate Bill SB1450

Introduced
3/10/25  
Chaptered
6/4/25  

Caption

AN ACT to amend Chapter 7 of the Private Acts of 1999; as amended by Chapter 24 of the Private Acts of 2009; Chapter 37 of the Private Acts of 2014; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the City of Milan.

Impact

The bill alters the authority of the Mayor in executing contracts, permitting the Mayor to approve contracts of less than ten thousand dollars without board approval. This change could streamline decision-making processes within the city, allowing for more rapid responses to business and operational needs, provided those contracts remain within the approved budget. Additionally, this provision may encourage efficiency by delegating some levels of authority to the Mayor, thereby potentially expediting governance and administrative functions.

Summary

Senate Bill 1450 amends previous acts related to the City of Milan in Tennessee, specifically targeting governance structures and procedures for appointing officials. One significant change is the extension of the timeframe within which the board of Mayor and Aldermen must appoint a qualified individual to fill vacancies. This period is increased from thirty days to sixty days, thereby allowing more time for consideration and selection of candidates for vacated offices. The bill appears to aim for a more deliberate process in filling critical positions within the city government.

Contention

Although there were no explicit points of contention noted in the provided text, the amendments could spark debate around the distribution of power between the Mayor and the legislative body. The increase in the time frame for appointing officials may also lead to discussions about responsiveness versus thoroughness in governance. Furthermore, granting the Mayor more autonomy concerning contract approval might raise concerns among board members regarding checks and balances in local government, prompting discussions about accountability and oversight.

Companion Bills

TN HB1428

Crossfiled AN ACT to amend Chapter 7 of the Private Acts of 1999; as amended by Chapter 24 of the Private Acts of 2009; Chapter 37 of the Private Acts of 2014; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the City of Milan.

Previously Filed As

TN HB1540

AN ACT to amend Chapter 7 of the Private Acts of 1999; as amended by Chapter 114 of the Private Acts of 2004; Chapter 5 of the Private Acts of 2007 and Chapter 24 of the Private Acts of 2009; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the charter of the City of Milan.

TN SB1531

AN ACT to amend Chapter 7 of the Private Acts of 1999; as amended by Chapter 114 of the Private Acts of 2004; Chapter 5 of the Private Acts of 2007 and Chapter 24 of the Private Acts of 2009; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the charter of the City of Milan.

TN HB1553

AN ACT to amend Chapter 402 of the Acts of 1901; as amended and rewritten by Chapter 131 of the Private Acts of 2004; Chapter 119 of the Private Acts of 2006; Chapter 37 of the Private Acts of 2007; Chapter 36 of the Private Acts of 2007; Chapter 80 of the Private Acts of 2008; Chapter 41 of the Private Acts of 2010; Chapter 62 of the Private Acts of 2012; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the City of Lexington.

TN SB1547

AN ACT to amend Chapter 402 of the Acts of 1901; as amended and rewritten by Chapter 131 of the Private Acts of 2004; Chapter 119 of the Private Acts of 2006; Chapter 37 of the Private Acts of 2007; Chapter 36 of the Private Acts of 2007; Chapter 80 of the Private Acts of 2008; Chapter 41 of the Private Acts of 2010; Chapter 62 of the Private Acts of 2012; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the City of Lexington.

TN HB0083

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.

TN SB0106

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.

TN HB1552

AN ACT to amend Chapter 159 of the Private Acts of 2002; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the charter for the Town of Chapel Hill.

TN SB1544

AN ACT to amend Chapter 159 of the Private Acts of 2002; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the charter for the Town of Chapel Hill.

TN SB1546

AN ACT to amend Chapter 126 of the Private Acts of 1967; as amended by Chapter 88 of the Private Acts of 1977; Chapter 45 of the Private Acts of 1987; Chapter 216 of the Private Acts of 1988; Chapter 81 of the Private Acts of 1989; Chapter 152 of the Private Acts of 1990; Chapter 73 of the Private Acts of 1991; Chapter 79 of the Private Acts of 2008; Chapter 39 of the Private Acts of 2012; Chapter 22 of the Private Acts of 2017; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the City of Franklin.

TN HB1556

AN ACT to amend Chapter 126 of the Private Acts of 1967; as amended by Chapter 88 of the Private Acts of 1977; Chapter 45 of the Private Acts of 1987; Chapter 216 of the Private Acts of 1988; Chapter 81 of the Private Acts of 1989; Chapter 152 of the Private Acts of 1990; Chapter 73 of the Private Acts of 1991; Chapter 79 of the Private Acts of 2008; Chapter 39 of the Private Acts of 2012; Chapter 22 of the Private Acts of 2017; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the City of Franklin.

Similar Bills

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