Senate Bill 2595 amends the existing legal framework governing the office of the County Attorney for Hamblen County. The bill deletes the previous Section 1 and replaces it with a new provision that establishes the office of County Attorney, which will be elected annually by the Hamblen County Commission during their September meeting. Additionally, the bill removes the previous Section 3 and substitutes it with a new section that outlines the compensation structure for the County Attorney. The County Attorney will receive an annual retainer fee of $1,200, paid in monthly installments, along with the possibility of additional compensation for legal services rendered and reimbursement for expenses, all subject to review by the County Legislative Body.

The bill stipulates that it will not take effect unless approved by a two-thirds vote of the Hamblen County legislative body, with the results of the vote to be certified to the secretary of state. While the act will become effective immediately for the purpose of approval or rejection, it will only take full effect as outlined in Section 3 upon receiving the necessary legislative approval.