StateTennessee

SB 2709: Jonesborough - Subject to local approval, authorizes the board of mayor and alderman for the Town of Jonesborough to elect a mayor from among the aldermen to fill a vacancy; authorizes the Town recorder to carry liability insurance rather than be bonded in an amount prescribed by Town ordinance; updates the election dates for the mayor and board of aldermen. - Amends Chapter 135 of the Acts of 1903; as amended.

Rusty CroweIntroduced

SB 2709 status: Introduced — Comp. became Pr. Ch. 60 (updated May 27, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score60/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactLow impact 15/100

Bill summary

Official

Jonesborough - Subject to local approval, authorizes the board of mayor and alderman for the Town of Jonesborough to elect a mayor from among the aldermen to fill a vacancy; authorizes the Town recorder to carry liability insurance rather than be bonded in an amount prescribed by Town ordinance; updates the election da...

Key analysis

Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No material direct effect identified

Risks

  • No material direct effect identified

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Potential minor administrative efficiency for local government

Risks

  • No significant economic shifts identified

Society

Mixed / Neutral
55%

Benefits

  • Clarifies succession procedures for local office
  • Updates election scheduling

Risks

  • Changes are limited to a single locality
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

Comp. became Pr. Ch. 60

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Committee

Upcoming
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Floor

Upcoming
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Governor

Upcoming
5

Enacted

Upcoming
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