Local Government, General - As introduced, requires county and city attorneys to consult with and advise elected county and city officials, the officials' deputies, and the officials' employees as to the proper application and enforcement of federal and state laws that are pertinent to carrying out the duties of the officials' respective offices. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 12 and Title 13.
SB 351 requires county and city attorneys in Tennessee to proactively consult with and advise elected officials, their deputies, and staff on the proper application and enforcement of federal and state laws relevant to their official duties. This applies specifically to county attorneys (under Title 5) and city attorneys (under Title 6), adding this consultation duty to their existing responsibilities. The bill amends multiple Tennessee Code titles to implement this change, focusing on clarifying legal guidance for local government operations. It does not create new laws or policies but formalizes an existing advisory role for attorneys within local government structures.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
House Passage
Apr 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2025
Last action Apr 10, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Apr 9, 2025
How they voted
31–4
Passed
Total votes 35
Apr 9, 2025
D
Democratic5
80% Nay
R
Republican30
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
12
Key actions
4
Committee
3
Apr 9, 2025
Lower · Passed
Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0308)
lower
Apr 9, 2025
Upper · Passed
Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 26, Nays 4
upper
Apr 1, 2025
Upper · Passed
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 6, Nays 2 PNV 0
upper
Mar 26, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 4/1/2025
lower
Feb 12, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
upper
Feb 10, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Brent Taylor
RRepublican
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