Tennessee House Bill 2653 aims to repeal a series of old laws related to the Rutherford County Highway Commission and the position of County Highway Road Superintendent. This change is intended to update and streamline the governance of highway management in Rutherford County. The bill requires local approval to take effect.
Tennessee House Bill 2655 updates the mineral severance tax for Unicoi County to match the tax rates set by state law. This change requires local approval and modifies an existing law from 1982. The aim is to ensure consistency between local and state tax regulations regarding mineral extraction.
Tennessee HB2657 changes how elections are conducted in Ashland City. It requires that the mayor be elected by all voters in the town, while council members are elected by voters in their specific wards. Additionally, it mandates that these elections be nonpartisan, meaning candidates won't be affiliated with political parties.
This bill allows people who live outside the town of White Bluff but own property there to vote in local elections. To qualify, they must own at least half of the property, which needs to be at least 5,000 square feet. This change requires local approval and updates previous laws regarding voting rights in White Bluff.