SB 2712 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Obion County - Subject to local approval, clarifies that the county highway superintendent of the county highway department be appointed by the county commission pursuant to state law. - Amends the private acts of Obion County.

This bill amends the private acts of Obion County to clarify that the County Highway Superintendent will be appointed by the county commission rather than through a different selection process. It establishes the County Road Superintendent as the chief administrative officer responsible for building, maintaining, and managing county roads and bridges in accordance with state law. The position will be selected by a majority vote of the county legislative body for four-year terms starting in 2027, with the current superintendent serving until their term expires. The bill also outlines the superintendent's duties, including purchasing authority, budget proposals, and expenditure powers that require a second signature from the County Mayor. Crucially, the entire act requires approval by a two-thirds vote of the Obion County legislative body before it can take effect.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
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Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 5, 2026 Last action May 27, 2026
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Mar 9, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, held on desk. Local Bill
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Mar 5, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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John Stevens
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