House Bill 618 amends Tennessee Code Annotated by introducing a new provision that prohibits individuals holding elected offices in local government from simultaneously holding another elected office within the state. This new section allows individuals who are already serving in multiple offices as of the effective date of the act to continue in those roles until their current terms expire. However, the prohibition does not extend to positions within a political party's state executive committee.

The bill aims to streamline governance by ensuring that elected officials are not divided in their responsibilities across multiple offices, thereby promoting accountability and focus on their elected duties. The act is set to take effect immediately upon becoming law, emphasizing the urgency of the public welfare in implementing this change.