TN HB2625The bill creates a new school district in Cheatham County, increasing the total number of school districts from six to seven. It also adds one more member to the local school board. This change is subject to local approval, meaning the community will have a say in the decision.
TN HB2625 is a house bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by Mary Littleton (R), currently “Passed” since May 1, 2026.
We track 9,160 Tennessee bills this session, 71 of them sponsored by Mary Littleton.
The key recorded vote (House, March 23, 2026) ended 82–0 and passed.
Supporters of the bill argue that adding a new school district will provide more tailored educational opportunities for students in Cheatham County. They believe that increasing the number of school board members will enhance local governance and responsiveness to community needs.
Critics of the bill contend that creating an additional school district may lead to increased administrative costs and potential fragmentation of resources. They are concerned that the change could complicate the educational landscape rather than improve it for students and families in the area.
The analysis of HB2625, which aims to create a new school district in Cheatham County, reveals no direct conflicts of interest between the sponsor, Mary Littleton, and the bill's implications. Littleton's personal financial interests primarily include her role as a legislator and ownership of Littleton Ranch, which does not appear to intersect with the education sector or the specific impacts of establishing a new school district. Additionally, her financial assets in Raymond James, Principal, and Traditions First Bank do not indicate any direct financial stake in the education or construction sectors relevant to this bill.
Given that the bill's focus is on education and local governance, and considering that Littleton's business interests do not align with these areas, the risk of personal financial gain influencing her legislative actions is minimal. The absence of any relevant personal interests that could benefit from the creation of a new school district supports a low risk assessment.
Unlike federal analysis based on campaign donations, state analysis examines legislators' personal financial interests — their jobs, businesses, and investments.
| Type | Description | Industry | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupation | Legislator | — | TN Legislature bio |
| Employer | Tennessee House of Representatives | — | AI-researched |
| Business Owner | Owner of Littleton Ranch | — | AI-researched |
| Spouse Employer | Owner of Littleton Ranch | — | AI-researched |
| Asset | RAYMOND JAMES | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | PRINCIPAL | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | TRADITIONS FIRST BANK | — | TN Ethics Commission |
Items marked "AI-researched" are generated from public sources but have not been independently verified. Verified data is sourced from official legislature websites and disclosure filings.
Source: LegiScan roll call vote data.
About This Analysis
This summary was generated using AI from the bill's official text and metadata. Data sourced from LegiScan and the Tennessee General Assembly. Conflict analysis examines the sponsor's personal financial interests for potential overlaps with the bill's subject matter.
What does TN HB2625 do?
The bill creates a new school district in Cheatham County, increasing the total number of school districts from six to seven. It also adds one more member to the local school board. This change is subject to local approval, meaning the community will have a say in the decision.
How did the vote on TN HB2625 go?
The key recorded vote (House, March 23, 2026) ended 82–0 and passed.
What is the status of TN HB2625?
TN HB2625 is currently “Passed” in the Tennessee legislature.
Who sponsored TN HB2625?
Mary Littleton (R) sponsored TN HB2625.
