Tennessee HB2643: AN ACT to amend Chapter 34 of the Private Acts of 2019; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the city of Winchester. · Delilah
Tennessee HB2643: AN ACT to amend Chapter 34 of the Private Acts of 2019; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the city of Winchester.
Status: Signed into law, May 21, 2026
Fiscal Summary Not Available Bill Summary ON APRIL 15, 2026, THE HOUSE ADOPTED AMENDMENT #1 AND PASSED HOUSE BILL 2643, AS AMENDED. AMENDMENT #1 removes the provision that provides that any surplus remaining at the end of each fiscal year, after payment and satisfaction of the following payments and the withholding of proper reserves as set forth in the bill, may be paid and deposited into the general fund for the City of Winchester: Expenses for the operation and maintenance of each separate system under the board of public utilities. Principal and interest on bonds issued payable from the revenues from each separate system under the board of public utilities. Modification, extension, and improvements of the systems under the board of public utilities. All obligations incurred in the operation and maintenance of the systems under the board of public utilities. Purchase and redemption of bonds issued by the systems under the board of public utilities in the event such bonds can be obtained for redemption. Creation and maintenance of a working cash fund. Payment of an amount to the general fund of the City of Winchester, which must be a tax equivalent not in excess of 100% of realty tax on property owned or controlled by the systems under the board of public utilities in lieu of ad valorem taxes on the properties of the systems. Payment of taxes to other taxing bodies having jurisdiction, if such taxes are legally imposed.
What the bill says
From the amended text:
House Private Acts 1 Amendment No. 1 to HB2643 Powers Signature of Sponsor AMEND S e n ate Bill No. 2707 House Bill No. 2643* by deleting the last sentence of subsection (e) in SECTION 1. HA0620
HOUSE STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee (March 24, 2026): 17 yea, 0 nay, passed
HOUSE PRIVATE ACTS COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to State & Local Government Committee (March 9, 2026): 11 yea, 0 nay, passed
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Common questions
What is HB2643?
HB2643 is a bill in the Tennessee Legislature (114th General Assembly): AN ACT to amend Chapter 34 of the Private Acts of 2019; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the city of Winchester.
What does HB2643 do?
Fiscal Summary Not Available Bill Summary ON APRIL 15, 2026, THE HOUSE ADOPTED AMENDMENT #1 AND PASSED HOUSE BILL 2643, AS AMENDED. AMENDMENT #1 removes the provision that provides that any surplus remaining at the end of each fiscal year, after payment and satisfaction of the following payments and the withholding of proper reserves as set forth in the bill, may be paid and deposited into the general fund for the City of Winchester: Expenses for the operation and maintenance of each separate system under the board of public utilities. Principal and interest on bonds issued payable from the revenues from each separate system under the board of public utilities. Modification, extension, and improvements of the systems under the board of public utilities. All obligations incurred in the operation and maintenance of the systems under the board of public utilities. Purchase and redemption of bonds issued by the systems under the board of public utilities in the event such bonds can be obtained for redemption. Creation and maintenance of a working cash fund. Payment of an amount to the general fund of the City of Winchester, which must be a tax equivalent not in excess of 100% of realty tax on property owned or controlled by the systems under the board of public utilities in lieu of ad valorem taxes on the properties of the systems. Payment of taxes to other taxing bodies having jurisdiction, if such taxes are legally imposed.
What is the status of HB2643?
Signed into law as of May 21, 2026. Latest action: Pr. Ch. 59 (May 27, 2026).
Who sponsored HB2643?
Rudder, Iris (R, 39).
Where is the official record for HB2643?
On the Tennessee Legislature website: https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default?BillNumber=HB2643&GA=114