Tennessee Senate Bill SB1482

Tennessee 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 12/12/25
• Chaptered: 4/6/26
• Passed: 4/6/26

Caption

AN ACT to amend Chapter 568 of the Private Acts of 1939; as amended by Chapter 107 of the Private Acts of 1981; Chapter 129 of the Private Acts of 2006 and Chapter 66 of the Private Acts of 2014; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the City of Portland.

Impact

The passage of SB1482 will require a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the City of Portland's legislative body for its approval, underscoring the importance of local legislative consent in the amendment process. The removal of Section 11 may reflect an adjustment in policy or legal stipulations significant enough to necessitate a legislative action at the city level. This requirement could galvanize local legislators to engage actively with the bill's stipulations, considering how it may affect municipal governance.

Summary

Senate Bill 1482 aims to amend Chapter 568 of the Private Acts of 1939, which governs the City of Portland's legislative framework. Specifically, the bill seeks to remove Section 11 from Article XII of this chapter and renumber the remaining sections accordingly. This legislative action indicates an attempt to update or correct the existing municipal laws pertaining to Portland, ensuring they align with contemporary governance needs and frameworks.

Contention

While the bill's text does not explicitly outline areas of contention, the process demands a significant majority for approval, which may imply potential division among Portland’s lawmakers. The fact that such an act requires the presiding officer's proclamation and certification could also raise discussions regarding transparency and governance within the city's legislative processes. Stakeholders might express differing viewpoints on whether this amendment serves the public good or if alternative proposals should be considered.