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HB 1717

Roane County - Subject to local approval, repeals act that designated the chief executive officer of the county as the county executive. - Amends Chapter 1 of the Private Acts of 2007.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Monty Fritts

HB 1717 repeals Roane County's county executive position, subject to local voter approval, restructuring the county's executive governance.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · HB 1717

Legislative bill overview

HB 1717 would repeal a 2007 law that established the position of "county executive" as Roane County's chief executive officer, subject to local voter approval. This effectively would eliminate the county executive title and role, reverting the county's governance structure to its previous form.

Why is this important

This bill directly affects how Roane County government is organized and who holds executive authority. The change requires local voter approval, meaning residents would decide whether to eliminate this elected position and potentially restructure county leadership, which could impact county operations and administrative continuity.

Potential points of contention

  • Governance structure uncertainty – Eliminating the county executive position raises questions about what leadership structure would replace it and whether the transition would create administrative gaps
  • Local autonomy vs. statewide legislation – The bill uses Tennessee's private acts process to modify county-specific governance, raising questions about appropriate levels of local control
  • Voter comprehension – Voters approving this change may not fully understand the implications for county operations, budget management, and executive accountability under a different governance model

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

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