House Bill 1437, also known as Senate Bill 1461, proposes significant amendments to the governance structure and election processes of the City of Crossville. Key changes include updating the city boundaries by replacing the last paragraph of Article II, Section 1, with a detailed list of annexation ordinances. The bill modifies voting eligibility criteria in Article IV, Section 3, shifting from a requirement of owning a taxable freehold assessed at a specific value to owning a taxable freehold real estate asset. Additionally, it revises the compensation for the mayor and council members, establishes new protocols for council meetings, and clarifies the powers and duties of the mayor and city judge. The bill also introduces a city court with exclusive jurisdiction over city ordinance violations and outlines the qualifications and powers of the city judge.

Further amendments include increasing the penalty for unpaid taxes from two percent to three percent and detailing the responsibilities of the Finance Director regarding tax levies and assessments. The bill amends Chapter 519 of the Private Acts of 1953, allowing the municipal or general sessions judge to act in place of the city judge during their absence and establishing provisions for administrative hearings and the appointment of administrative hearing officers. It also replaces the fixed financial threshold of "five thousand dollars ($5,000)" with a variable amount determined by the purchasing and bidding ordinance and deletes Articles XXIII, XXIV, and XXV, which will be replaced by a charter amendment in 2025. A two-thirds vote from the legislative body is required for approval, and the bill will take effect immediately upon becoming law for certain provisions.