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SB 2694

Shelbyville - Subject to local approval, removes the city manager as a member of the Shelbyville Power, Water and Sewerage System Board to be replaced by an additional city council member. - Amends Chapter 62 of the Private Acts of 2016; as amended.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

SB 2694 replaces Shelbyville's city manager on the utility board with a city council member, shifting utility governance toward the legislature pending voter approval.

Companion House Bill substituted
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Bill Summary · SB 2694

Legislative bill overview

SB 2694 modifies Shelbyville's governance structure by removing the city manager from the Power, Water and Sewerage System Board and replacing that seat with an additional city council member. The change requires local voter approval before implementation and amends the city's existing charter provisions.

Why is this important

This restructuring affects how utility decisions are made in Shelbyville by shifting power from the executive branch (city manager) to the legislative branch (city council). It changes accountability mechanisms and decision-making dynamics for critical infrastructure services that serve the entire community.

Potential points of contention

  • Executive vs. Legislative balance: Removes executive branch expertise from utility board decisions while increasing council influence, potentially creating more politicized utility management
  • Representation concerns: An additional council member may not provide the same operational expertise as a city manager in overseeing complex water, power, and sewerage systems
  • Local approval requirement: Voter approval adds uncertainty to implementation and reflects potential community divisions on governance structure preferences

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

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