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HB 618·TN·house

Public Officials - As enacted, prohibits an individual holding an elected office of a local government from holding another elected office in this state at the same time; grandfathers individuals holding more than one office presently until the terms expire; clarifies that such prohibition does not apply to an office in a political party's state executive committee. - Amends TCA Title 2 and Title 8.

Signed into LawFiled Jan 30, 2025
Sponsor: Wright
Latest Action

Pub. Ch. 596

Mar 23, 2026

Summary

The bill prohibits anyone who holds an elected position in a Tennessee city, county, or other local government from simultaneously holding any other elected office in the state. It lets people who already hold multiple offices keep them until their current terms end, and it does not apply to positions on a political party’s state executive committee. The change amends the state’s code and takes effect immediately upon enactment.

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