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HB1436 • 2026

Bartlett

AN ACT to repeal Chapter 47 of the Private Acts of 2007, relative to the City of Bartlett.

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Sponsor
Leatherwood, Rose
Last action
2025-06-04
Official status
Pr. Ch. 27
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source does not specify the exact nature or content of Chapter 47, only that it relates to the City of Bartlett.

Repealing Chapter 47 of Private Acts for Bartlett

This act proposes to repeal Chapter 47 of the Private Acts of 2007, which relates to the City of Bartlett, but only if approved by two-thirds of the city's legislative body.

What This Bill Does

  • Removes Chapter 47 from the Private Acts of 2007.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The City of Bartlett

Terms To Know

Private Acts
Special laws that apply to a specific city or organization, not the general public.
Legislative body
The group of elected officials who make decisions for a city or town.

Limits and Unknowns

  • It is unclear what will happen to Chapter 47 if it is not approved.
  • This act only affects Bartlett and does not apply to other cities in Tennessee.

Bill History

  1. 2025-06-04 Tennessee General Assembly

    Pr. Ch. 27

  2. 2025-06-04 Tennessee General Assembly

    Comp. became Pr. Ch. 27

  3. 2025-05-21 Tennessee General Assembly

    Signed by Governor.

  4. 2025-05-09 Tennessee General Assembly

    Transmitted to Governor for his action.

  5. 2025-05-08 Tennessee General Assembly

    Signed by Senate Speaker

  6. 2025-04-30 Tennessee General Assembly

    Signed by H. Speaker

  7. 2025-04-24 Tennessee General Assembly

    Enrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker.

  8. 2025-04-21 Tennessee General Assembly

    Passed Senate, Ayes 32, Nays 0

  9. 2025-04-21 Tennessee General Assembly

    Senate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill.

  10. 2025-04-21 Tennessee General Assembly

    Companion House Bill substituted

  11. 2025-04-17 Tennessee General Assembly

    Received from House, Passed on First Consideration

  12. 2025-04-17 Tennessee General Assembly

    Placed on Senate Local Calendar for 4/21/2025

  13. 2025-04-17 Tennessee General Assembly

    Passed on Second Consideration, held on desk. Local Bill

  14. 2025-04-16 Tennessee General Assembly

    Engrossed; ready for transmission to Sen.

  15. 2025-04-16 Tennessee General Assembly

    Passed H., Ayes 96, Nays 0, PNV 0

  16. 2025-04-15 Tennessee General Assembly

    H. Placed on Consent Calendar for 4/16/2025

  17. 2025-04-14 Tennessee General Assembly

    Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/15/2025

  18. 2025-04-09 Tennessee General Assembly

    Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee

  19. 2025-04-07 Tennessee General Assembly

    Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 4/9/2025

  20. 2025-04-07 Tennessee General Assembly

    Rec. for pass; ref to State & Local Government Committee

  21. 2025-04-02 Tennessee General Assembly

    Placed on cal. Private Acts Committee for 4/7/2025

  22. 2025-03-27 Tennessee General Assembly

    P2C, ref. to Private Acts Committee - State & Local Government Committee

  23. 2025-03-26 Tennessee General Assembly

    Passed on Second Consideration, held on desk. Local Bill

  24. 2025-03-24 Tennessee General Assembly

    Intro., P1C.

  25. 2025-03-24 Tennessee General Assembly

    Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

  26. 2025-03-20 Tennessee General Assembly

    Filed for introduction

  27. 2025-03-20 Tennessee General Assembly

    Filed for introduction

Official Summary Text

Abstract summarizes the bill.

Current Bill Text

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SENATE BILL 1459
By Rose

HOUSE BILL 1436
By Leatherwood

HB1436
005986
- 1 -

AN ACT to repeal Chapter 47 of the Private Acts of
2007, relative to the City of Bartlett.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE:
SECTION 1. Chapter 47 of the Private Acts of 2007, and any other acts amendatory
thereto, is amended by repealing Chapter 47 of the Private Acts of 2007 in its entirety.
SECTION 2. This act shall have no effect unless it is approved by a two-thirds (2/3) vote
of the legislative body of the City of Bartlett. Its approval or nonapproval shall be proclaimed by
the presiding officer of the legislative body and certified to the secretary of state.
SECTION 3. For the purpose of approving or rejecting the provisions of this act, it shall
be effective upon becoming a law, the public welfare requiring it. For all other purposes, it shall
become effective as provided in Section 2.