House Bill 1717, sponsored by Fritts, seeks to repeal Chapter 1 of the Private Acts of 2007, which changed the title of the chief executive officer of Roane County from County Mayor to County Executive. The bill highlights that Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 5-6-101, designates the title of chief executive officer for most counties as County Mayor. The change back to County Mayor is intended to reduce confusion when collaborating with other counties that use the title County Mayor, aligning Roane County with the general law and the preference of the current Roane County Executive.

The bill stipulates that it will not take effect unless approved by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the legislative body of Roane County, with the outcome to be certified by the presiding officer and reported to the secretary of state. The act will be effective upon becoming law for the purpose of approval or rejection, while for all other purposes, it will take effect as outlined in the approval process.