Tennessee legislation · 114th General Assembly
Tennessee HB2665: AN ACT to amend Chapter 350 of the Private Acts of 1945; as amended by Chapter 246 of the Private Acts of 1974; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the county attorney of Haywood County.
Status: Signed into law, May 21, 2026
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What the bill says
An act to amend Chapter 350 of the Private Acts of 1945; as amended by Chapter 246 of the Private Acts of 1974; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the county attorney of Haywood County.
From the introduced text:
AN ACT to amend Chapter 350 of the Private Acts of 1945; as amended by Chapter 246 of the Private Acts of 1974; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the county attorney of Haywood County. SECTION 1. Chapter 350 of the Private Acts of 1945, and any acts amendatory thereto, is amended by deleting Sections 2 and 3 and substituting: SECTION 2. The County Attorney shall be licensed to practice law in the State of Tennessee. Preference must be given to an attorney who is a resident citizen of Haywood County; however, residency within the county shall not be required. Before assuming office, the County Attorney shall take and subscribe the following oath, which shall be filed with the County Clerk: "I, _________, do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitutions of the United States and of the State of Tennessee, and that I will perform the duties of said office according to the law and to the best of my skill and ability." SECTION 3. The County Attorney shall serve as legal counsel to Haywood County government and shall advise and represent members of the County Commission, the County Mayor, and other county officials, including elected, appointed, or confirmed officials and chairs of boards and commissions serving the county government on legal matters relating to the …
Sponsors
- Shaw, Johnny (D, 80) · primary sponsor
- Moody, Debra (R, 81)
Latest actions
- : Pr. Ch. 69
- : Signed by Governor.
- : Transmitted to Governor for his action.
- : Signed by Senate Speaker
- : Signed by H. Speaker
- : Enrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker.
- : Passed Senate, Ayes 33, Nays 0
- : Senate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill.
- : Received from House, Passed on First Consideration
- : Engrossed; ready for transmission to Sen.
Votes
- FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt (April 23, 2026): 33 yea, 0 nay, passed
- FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION (April 22, 2026): 92 yea, 0 nay, passed
- HOUSE STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee (April 15, 2026): 21 yea, 0 nay, passed
- HOUSE PRIVATE ACTS COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass; ref to State & Local Government Committee (April 13, 2026): 8 yea, 0 nay, passed
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Common questions
- What is HB2665?
- HB2665 is a bill in the Tennessee Legislature (114th General Assembly): AN ACT to amend Chapter 350 of the Private Acts of 1945; as amended by Chapter 246 of the Private Acts of 1974; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the county attorney of Haywood County.
- What does HB2665 do?
- In its own words: An act to amend Chapter 350 of the Private Acts of 1945; as amended by Chapter 246 of the Private Acts of 1974; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the county attorney of Haywood County.
- What is the status of HB2665?
- Signed into law as of May 21, 2026. Latest action: Pr. Ch. 69 (May 27, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB2665?
- Shaw, Johnny (D, 80), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HB2665?
- On the Tennessee Legislature website: https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default?BillNumber=HB2665&GA=114
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