House Bill 2986 amends the existing laws regarding the governance of roads and highways in Carroll County, Tennessee. The bill repeals Chapter 148 of the Private Acts of 1986, as amended by Chapter 2 of the Private Acts of 2013, in its entirety. It establishes the Office of Highway Supervisor, which will serve as the Chief Administrative Officer under the Tennessee County Uniform Highway Law. The Highway Supervisor will be elected by the qualified voters of Carroll County during the General Election in August 2026 and will serve a four-year term, with the first term beginning on September 1 following the election.

The bill outlines the qualifications, duties, and responsibilities of the Highway Supervisor, which will align with the Tennessee County Uniform Highway Law. In the event of a vacancy, the County Legislative Body will appoint a replacement. Additionally, the act requires a two-thirds vote from the legislative body of Carroll County for it to take effect, with provisions for immediate effectiveness regarding its approval or rejection.