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HB2636 • 2026

Greenbrier

AN ACT to amend Chapter 207 of the Private Acts of 1996; as amended and rewritten by Chapter 158 of the Private Acts of 2002; Chapter 72 of the Private Acts of 2008; Chapter 13 of the Private Acts of 2013; Chapter 31 of the Private Acts of 2023; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the City of Greenbrier.

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Sponsor
Kumar, Roberts
Last action
2026-03-23
Official status
Comp. SB subst.
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official summary and text do not provide specific details about the exact nature of state law updates for purchasing limits, only that they will be based on state laws rather than charter amounts.

Greenbrier City Aldermen Salary Increase

This act changes the monthly salary of Greenbrier city aldermen from $120 to $300 and updates purchasing procedures according to state law, requiring local approval for these changes.

What This Bill Does

  • Increases the monthly pay for Greenbrier city aldermen from $120 to $300.
  • Updates the procedures for spending money based on state laws rather than specific amounts in the charter.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Greenbrier city aldermen who will receive higher pay if approved.
  • The City of Greenbrier’s legislative body which must vote on approving the salary increase and spending updates.

Terms To Know

Aldermen
Elected officials in a city government, similar to council members or representatives.
Charter
The basic document that establishes the rules and structure of a local government.

Limits and Unknowns

  • This act will not increase the salary for current aldermen until their term ends.
  • Local approval is needed before any changes take effect, which means it might not happen if the city council does not agree.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-13 Tennessee General Assembly

    Signed by Governor.

  2. 2026-04-02 Tennessee General Assembly

    Transmitted to Governor for action.

  3. 2026-04-01 Tennessee General Assembly

    Signed by H. Speaker

  4. 2026-03-26 Tennessee General Assembly

    Signed by Senate Speaker

  5. 2026-03-25 Tennessee General Assembly

    Enrolled and ready for signatures

  6. 2026-03-23 Tennessee General Assembly

    Comp. SB subst.

  7. 2026-03-23 Tennessee General Assembly

    Sponsor(s) Added.

  8. 2026-03-23 Tennessee General Assembly

    Passed H., Ayes 82, Nays 0, PNV 2

  9. 2026-03-23 Tennessee General Assembly

    Subst. for comp. HB.

  10. 2026-03-23 Tennessee General Assembly

    Engrossed; ready for transmission to House

  11. 2026-03-23 Tennessee General Assembly

    Passed Senate, Ayes 30, Nays 0

  12. 2026-03-20 Tennessee General Assembly

    Placed on Senate Local Calendar for 3/23/2026

  13. 2026-03-19 Tennessee General Assembly

    H. Placed on Consent Calendar for 3/23/2026

  14. 2026-03-18 Tennessee General Assembly

    Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 3/19/2026

  15. 2026-03-11 Tennessee General Assembly

    Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee

  16. 2026-03-04 Tennessee General Assembly

    Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 3/11/2026

  17. 2026-03-02 Tennessee General Assembly

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

  18. 2026-02-25 Tennessee General Assembly

    Placed on cal. Private Acts Committee for 3/2/2026

  19. 2026-02-23 Tennessee General Assembly

    Passed on Second Consideration, held on desk. Local Bill

  20. 2026-02-19 Tennessee General Assembly

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

  21. 2026-02-19 Tennessee General Assembly

    Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

  22. 2026-02-17 Tennessee General Assembly

    Filed for introduction

  23. 2026-02-12 Tennessee General Assembly

    Intro., P1C.

  24. 2026-02-11 Tennessee General Assembly

    Filed for introduction

Official Summary Text

Abstract summarizes the bill.

Current Bill Text

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SENATE BILL 2700
By Roberts

HOUSE BILL 2636
By Kumar
HB2636
013049
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AN ACT to amend Chapter 207 of the Private Acts of 1996; as
amended and rewritten by Chapter 158 of the Private
Acts of 2002; Chapter 72 of the Private Acts of 2008;
Chapter 13 of the Private Acts of 2013; Chapter 31 of the
Private Acts of 2023; and any other acts amendatory
thereto, relative to the City of Greenbrier.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE:
SECTION 1. Chapter 207 of the Private Acts of 1996, as amended and rewritten by
Chapter 158 of the Private Acts of 2002, Chapter 72 of the Private Acts of 2008, Chapter 31 of
the Private Acts of 2023, and any other acts amendatory thereto, is amended in SECTION 18
by deleting the language "one hundred twenty dollars ($120) per month" and substituting the
language "three hundred dollars ($300) per month".
SECTION 2. Chapter 207 of the Private Acts of 1996, as amended and rewritten by
Chapter 158 of the Private Acts of 2002, Chapter 13 of the Private Acts of 2013, and any other
acts amendatory thereto, is amended by deleting SECTION 21 and substituting:
SECTION 21. In accordance with State law, the Board of Mayor and Aldermen
shall designate the procedures for the disbursement of funds, which shall be made upon
approval of the board.
SECTION 3. Nothing in this act shall be construed to alter the salary of any incumbent
prior to the end of the term for which such elected official was selected.
SECTION 4. 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 Greenbrier. Its approval or nonapproval shall be proclaimed
by the presiding officer of the legislative body and certified to the secretary of state.
SECTION 5. 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 4.