Tennessee legislation · 114th General Assembly
Tennessee SB2731: AN ACT to amend Chapter 541 of the Private Acts of 1939; as amended and rewritten by Chapter 32 of the Private Acts of 1999; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to Benton County.
Status: Passed both chambers, May 27, 2026
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What the bill says
An act to amend Chapter 541 of the Private Acts of 1939; as amended and rewritten by Chapter 32 of the Private Acts of 1999; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to Benton County.
From the introduced text:
AN ACT to amend Chapter 541 of the Private Acts of 1939; as amended and rewritten by Chapter 32 of the Private Acts of 1999; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to Benton County. SECTION 1. Chapter 541 of the Private Acts of 1939, as amended and rewritten by Chapter 32 of the Private Acts of 1999, and any other acts amendatory thereto, is amended by deleting the chapter and substituting: Section 1. The purpose of this Act is to provide Benton County with a modern and efficient system for the management of County finances, including, but not limited to, budgeting, investment oversight, debt management, and cash management oversight. Section 2. The following definitions apply to the terms used in this Act: (1) The term "budget" shall mean the appropriation of money appropriated by the County Legislative Body for each department or activity of Benton County for the period shown by the adoption of the budget by the County Legislative Body and any appropriation authorized by statute. (2) The term "official of the county" shall mean any official authorized by the County Legislative Body or the statutes of the State of Tennessee to draw from the Trustee and expend money of Benton County. SB2731 (3) The term "budget committee" shall mean a committee of five (5) members appointed by …
Sponsors
- Stevens, Robert (R, 13) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Comp. became Pr. Ch. 73
- : Companion House Bill substituted
- : Placed on Senate Local Calendar for 4/23/2026
- : Passed on Second Consideration, held on desk. Local Bill
- : Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
- : Filed for introduction
Votes
- FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt (April 23, 2026): 33 yea, 0 nay, passed
- HOUSE STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee (April 22, 2026): 16 yea, 0 nay, passed
- HOUSE PRIVATE ACTS COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass; ref to State & Local Government Committee (April 22, 2026): 9 yea, 0 nay, passed
- FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR 2 PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION (April 22, 2026): 93 yea, 0 nay, passed
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Common questions
- What is SB2731?
- SB2731 is a bill in the Tennessee Legislature (114th General Assembly): AN ACT to amend Chapter 541 of the Private Acts of 1939; as amended and rewritten by Chapter 32 of the Private Acts of 1999; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to Benton County.
- What does SB2731 do?
- In its own words: An act to amend Chapter 541 of the Private Acts of 1939; as amended and rewritten by Chapter 32 of the Private Acts of 1999; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to Benton County.
- What is the status of SB2731?
- Passed both chambers as of May 27, 2026. Latest action: Comp. became Pr. Ch. 73 (May 27, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB2731?
- Stevens, Robert (R, 13).
- Where is the official record for SB2731?
- On the Tennessee Legislature website: https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default?BillNumber=SB2731&GA=114
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