Senate Bill 2591, also known as House Bill 2319, proposes amendments to various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated concerning public office regulations. Notably, it disqualifies county employees from serving as members of the county legislative body, although those already serving on a county commission at the time of the act's effective date may continue to hold their positions until their term expires. Additionally, the bill removes certain language from Section 7-51-1501 that previously allowed exceptions for local ordinances and deletes Section 7-51-1502 entirely.

The bill aims to clarify the eligibility criteria for public office and streamline existing regulations. It is set to take effect immediately upon becoming law, emphasizing the importance of the changes for public welfare.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 5-5-102(c)(1), 5-5-102, 7-51-1501, 7-51-1502