Senate Bill 1463 amends Chapter 467 of the Private Acts of 1951, specifically altering the process for appointing the County Attorney in Morgan County. The bill deletes the existing requirement for the County Attorney to be elected by the qualified voters and instead establishes that the County Attorney will be appointed or hired by the Morgan County Commission, with the stipulation that the appointee must be a licensed practicing attorney. Additionally, the new language specifies that the County Attorney does not need to be a resident of Morgan County to serve in this role.

The bill also includes a provision ensuring that no current officeholder will be removed or have their term abridged as a result of this change, in accordance with the Tennessee Constitution. Furthermore, the act will only take effect if it receives a two-thirds vote of approval from the legislative body of Morgan County, with the presiding officer responsible for certifying the outcome to the secretary of state. The act is designed to enhance the governance of the county by allowing for a more flexible appointment process for the County Attorney.