SB2710Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Chapter 76 of the Private Acts of 1917; as amended by Chapter 345 of the Private Acts of 1974; Chapter 292 of the Private Acts of 1978; Chapter 244 of the Private Acts of 1980; and Chapter 30 of the Private Acts of 2001; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the city of Kingsport.
Introduced by Robert Harshbarger, District 4
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Subject to local approval, makes various changes to the charter, including when a vice-mayor is chosen by the board; when warrants to collect delinquent taxes may be issued; removes a requirement that a tentative appropriation ordinance must be published in a newspaper; changes from the 1st of July to the 1st of September when elected board of education members assume office and when such members must choose a president. - Amends Chapter 76 of the Private Acts of 1917; as amended.
Where it stands
Comp. became Pr. Ch. 49
May 1, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt · April 2, 2026
31
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
31 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Adam Lowe | 1 | Yes |
| Tom Hatcher | 2 | Yes |
| Rusty Crowe | 3 | Yes |
| Robert Harshbarger | 4 | Yes |
| Randy McNally | 5 | Yes |
| Becky Massey | 6 | Yes |
| Richard Briggs | 7 | Yes |
| Jessie Seal | 8 | Yes |
| Steve Southerland | 9 | Yes |
| Todd Gardenhire | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Passed on Second Consideration, held on desk. Local Bill
Placed on Senate Local Calendar for 4/2/2026
Companion House Bill substituted
Comp. became Pr. Ch. 49
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