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HB 1432

Bartlett - Subject to local approval, establishes that the offices of mayor and Alderman are limited to a maximum of three four-year terms; makes other changes to the charter regarding elections, the mayor, and administration. - Amends Chapter 55 of the Private Acts of 1993; as amended.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Tom Leatherwood

Tennessee limits Bartlett city mayor and aldermen to maximum three four-year terms pending voter approval, subject to additional unspecified charter modifications.

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Bill Summary · HB 1432

Legislative bill overview

HB 1432 amends Bartlett's city charter to impose a three-term limit (12 years maximum) on both mayoral and aldermanic offices, subject to local voter approval. The bill also makes unspecified changes to election procedures, mayoral powers, and administrative functions within the municipality.

Why is this important

Term limits directly affect political representation and civic leadership continuity in Bartlett. This change could reshape the city's political dynamics by preventing long-serving officials from accumulating extended institutional power, while potentially creating more frequent leadership transitions and institutional knowledge loss.

Potential points of contention

  • Voter autonomy vs. legislative mandate: The term limit requires local approval, but the state legislature is effectively imposing this structure on a municipal charter, raising questions about home rule authority
  • Institutional experience trade-off: Limiting terms to 12 years may remove experienced administrators during their most productive periods, potentially weakening governance continuity and institutional expertise
  • Vague additional changes: The bill's references to unspecified alterations in elections, mayoral duties, and administration lack transparency about what other charter modifications are included

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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