SB 1617
  • Introduced
    Jan 13, 2026
  • Passed Senate
  • Passed House
  • Became Law
SB 1617
Tennessee Senate Bill
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County Government - As introduced, requires county legislative bodies to adopt local rules of procedure within 90 days of convening a newly elected county legislative body by majority vote; requires a two-thirds vote to change such rules; specifies Robert's Rules of Order as the default rules of procedure for county legislative bodies. - Amends TCA Title 5.
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Senate • Jan 15, 2026: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
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Bill up for public hearing • House State & Local Government Committee
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Feb 11, 2026 01:30pm
House Hearing Room I

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Feb 04, 2026, House
HOUSE CITIES & COUNTIES SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to State & Local Government Committee 2/4/2026 Passed (1)
YES: 7
NO: 0
OTHER: 0
YES: 7

NO: 0

    OTHER: 0
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    • Jan 15, 2026 | Senate
      • Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
    • Jan 14, 2026 | Senate
      • Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
    • Jan 13, 2026 | Senate
      • Filed for introduction
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