Municipalities; mayor in municipality with even number of council members required to break tie vote

SB 93 would require mayors in municipalities with an even number of council members to break tie votes only if the city council first adopts a resolution specifically authorizing the mayor to do so. This bill directly affects mayors and city councils in communities where council membership is evenly divided. The key provision replaces current procedure with a requirement that a council resolution must precede any mayoral tie-breaking vote. The bill does not change existing tie-breaking authority but adds a new procedural step for authorization. (Note: This bill is pending legislative action and not yet law.)