House Bill 2319, also known as Senate Bill 2591, amends several sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated concerning public office regulations. Notably, it modifies Section 5-5-102(c)(1) to disqualify county employees from serving as members of the county legislative body, while allowing those already in office to complete their current terms. Additionally, the bill removes the phrase "unless otherwise authorized by law or local ordinance" from Section 7-51-1501 and entirely deletes Section 7-51-1502.

The bill aims to clarify the eligibility of county employees in local government roles and streamline existing regulations. It is set to take effect immediately upon becoming law, emphasizing the importance of public welfare in its implementation.

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