Hamblen County - Subject to local approval, updates appointment provisions, qualifications, and compensation for the office of county attorney. - Amends Chapter 677 of the Private Acts of 1949; as amended.

SB 2703 creates an elected position for Hamblen County Attorney, replacing the previous appointment system. The bill requires the Hamblen County Commission to annually elect the County Attorney at its September meeting and sets a $1,200 annual retainer fee, with additional pay for legal services. It mandates that the bill cannot take effect without a two-thirds vote approval from Hamblen County’s legislative body. The changes directly affect Hamblen County residents by altering how their local legal representative is selected and compensated.