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SB2693 • 2026

Millington

AN ACT to amend Chapter 238 of the Acts of 1903; as amended and rewritten by Chapter 58 of the Private Acts of 2012; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the City of Millington.

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Sponsor
Akbari, Leatherwood
Last action
2026-04-07
Official status
Signed by Governor.
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide specific details on when the bill will become effective after local approval.

Millington Mayor Residency Requirement

This bill changes the residency requirement for candidates running for mayor of Millington from 60 days to one year before an election, subject to local approval.

What This Bill Does

  • Changes the law so that a person must live in Millington for at least one year before they can run for mayor.
  • Requires local approval by two-thirds vote of the City's legislative body for this change to take effect.

Who It Names or Affects

  • People who want to be mayor of Millington
  • The City Council of Millington

Terms To Know

legislative body
The group that makes laws for the city, like a council or board.

Limits and Unknowns

  • It's not clear when this bill will become effective because it needs local approval.
  • This bill does not change the residency requirement for other city positions such as Alderman.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-07 Tennessee General Assembly

    Signed by Governor.

  2. 2026-03-27 Tennessee General Assembly

    Transmitted to Governor for action.

  3. 2026-03-26 Tennessee General Assembly

    Signed by H. Speaker

  4. 2026-03-25 Tennessee General Assembly

    Signed by Senate Speaker

  5. 2026-03-24 Tennessee General Assembly

    Enrolled and ready for signatures

  6. 2026-03-23 Tennessee General Assembly

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

  7. 2026-03-23 Tennessee General Assembly

    Subst. for comp. HB.

  8. 2026-03-23 Tennessee General Assembly

    Comp. SB subst.

  9. 2026-03-19 Tennessee General Assembly

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

  10. 2026-03-18 Tennessee General Assembly

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

  11. 2026-03-11 Tennessee General Assembly

    Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee

  12. 2026-03-04 Tennessee General Assembly

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

  13. 2026-03-02 Tennessee General Assembly

    Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.

  14. 2026-03-02 Tennessee General Assembly

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

  15. 2026-02-26 Tennessee General Assembly

    Engrossed; ready for transmission to House

  16. 2026-02-26 Tennessee General Assembly

    Passed Senate, Ayes 32, Nays 0

  17. 2026-02-25 Tennessee General Assembly

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

  18. 2026-02-24 Tennessee General Assembly

    Placed on Senate Local Calendar for 2/26/2026

  19. 2026-02-19 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. 2026-02-12 Tennessee General Assembly

    Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

  22. 2026-02-12 Tennessee General Assembly

    Intro., P1C.

  23. 2026-02-10 Tennessee General Assembly

    Filed for introduction

  24. 2026-02-09 Tennessee General Assembly

    Filed for introduction

Official Summary Text

Abstract summarizes the bill.

Current Bill Text

Read the full stored bill text 
HOUSE BILL 2634
By Leatherwood

SENATE BILL 2693
By Akbari
SB2693
011723
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AN ACT to amend Chapter 238 of the Acts of 1903; as amended
and rewritten by Chapter 58 of the Private Acts of 2012;
and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the
City of Millington.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE:
SECTION 1. Chapter 238 of the Acts of 1903, as amended and rewritten by Chapter 58
of the Private Acts of 2012, and any other acts amendatory thereto, is amended by deleting
SECTION 4.03 and substituting:
SECTION 4.03. QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE. No person shall be eligible to
hold the office of Mayor or Alderman unless the person is a qualified voter under the
laws of the State of Tennessee and has been a bona fide resident of the City for at least
one (1) year next preceding the election in which the person is a candidate.
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 Millington. 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.