TN HB2645

The Charter For The City Of Martin

Passed House Tandy Darby (R)
Plain English Summary

TN HB2645 is a bill that updates the city charter for the City of Martin, Tennessee. It rewrites existing laws that govern the city's operations and structure. The changes are subject to local approval before they take effect.

At a Glance

TN HB2645 is a house bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by Tandy Darby (R), currently “Passed” since May 1, 2026.

We track 9,160 Tennessee bills this session, 24 of them sponsored by Tandy Darby.

The key recorded vote (House, March 30, 2026) ended 82–1 and passed.

Supporters Say

Supporters of TN HB2645 would highlight that the bill modernizes the governance framework of the City of Martin, making it more efficient and relevant to current needs. They may argue that updating the city charter will empower local leaders and improve services for residents.

Critics Say

Critics of TN HB2645 might express concerns that the rewriting of the city charter could lead to reduced transparency or accountability in local government. They may worry that the changes could be rushed or not fully consider the input of community members.

Conflict of Interest Analysis Personal Interests
7/10
Risk Level
High
Policy Area
Government Operations and Politics
Industry Overlap
100%
Personal Conflicts
3 found

The bill HB2645 proposes amendments to the city charter for the City of Martin, which may have implications for real estate and housing development within the city. The sponsor, Tandy Darby, has direct financial interests in the real estate sector through his employment with D AND M REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS and ALPHA REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS. These connections create a potential conflict of interest, as any changes to the city charter could influence real estate opportunities and market conditions that may benefit his financial interests. Furthermore, as a farmer and business owner, he may also have vested interests in how local government operations affect agricultural land use and development policies.

Sponsor's Personal Financial Interests

Unlike federal analysis based on campaign donations, state analysis examines legislators' personal financial interests — their jobs, businesses, and investments.

Type Description Industry Source
Occupation Farmer Crop Production AI-researched
Employer Works at Tosh Farms — AI-researched
Business Owner Owner of Darby Farms — AI-researched
Employer DARBY BROTHERS FARMS — TN Ethics Commission
Employer REPURPOSE,LLC — TN Ethics Commission
Spouse Employer UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES — TN Ethics Commission
Employer GREENFIELD BANKING COMPANY — TN Ethics Commission
Employer D AND M REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS Real Estate TN Ethics Commission
Employer ALPHA REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS Real Estate TN Ethics Commission
Employer AKIN AND PORTER PRODUCE — TN Ethics Commission
Employer SMP MARKETING — TN Ethics Commission
Employer GREENFIELD LASER INDUSTRIES — TN Ethics Commission
Employer INNOVATIVE LIVESTOCK SERVICES — TN Ethics Commission
Employer SPIRITED INVESTORS II, LLC — TN Ethics Commission
Employer THE PRESERVE AT DARBY FARMS — TN Ethics Commission
Employer 414 UNION HOLDINGS, LLC — TN Ethics Commission
Employer STATE OF TENNESSEE-GENERAL ASSEMBLY Government TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner GREENFIELD BANKING COMPANY BOARD OF DIRECTORS from Jan 2016 to current — TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner GREENFIELD LASER INDUSTRIES GENERAL PARTNER from Jan 2009 to current — TN Ethics Commission
Asset GREENFIELD BANKING CO CD;UBS INSURED SWEEP PROGRAM;INVESCO NATL AMT-FREE MUNICIPAL BOND ETF; ISHARES NATL MUNI BOND ETF; ISHARES SHORT TERM NATL MUNI BOND ETF; VANECK LONG MUNI ETF — TN Ethics Commission
Asset ISHARES JP MORGAN USD EMERGING MARKETS BOND ETF;MICROSOFT CORP; SPDR S&P 500 ETF TR; UNION PACIFIC CORP; VANGUARD RUSSELL 2000 ETF; ISHARES CORE MSCI EAFE ETF; ISHRES CORE MISCI EMERGING MARKETS ETF Commercial Banks TN Ethics Commission
Asset VANGUARD INTL HIGH DIVID YIELD INDES FUND ETF Securities & Investment TN Ethics Commission
Asset UBS BANK USA DEPOSIT ACCOUNT; ISHARES 7-10 YEAR TREAS BOND ETF; AECOM; ALPHABET INC CL C; AMAZON.COM INC; AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL INC; APPLE INC; APPLIED MATERIALS INC; BROADCOM INC; CISCO SYSTEMS INC; Electronics Manufacturing TN Ethics Commission
Asset COCA-COLA CO COM; COLGATE PALMOLIVE CO; DEXCOM, INC; DIMENSIONAL US SMALL CAP ETF; EMERSON ELECTRIC CO; GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC; HONEYWELL INTL INC, INTUITIVE SURGICAL INC, KINDER MORGAN INC Securities & Investment TN Ethics Commission
Asset MASTERCARD INC CL A; META PLATFORMS INC CL A; MICROSOFT CORP, NVDIA CORP; ORACLE CORP; PALO ALTO NETWORKS INC; QUALCOMM INC; SERVICENOW INC; SPDR S&P 500 ETF TR; TAKE-TWO INTERACTIVE SOFTWARE; Electronics Manufacturing TN Ethics Commission
Asset TJX COS INC NEW; UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC; VANGUARD SMALL CAP GROWTH ETF; VANGUARD SMALL CAP VALUE ETF; VISA INC CL A; WALMART INC; ASML HLDG NV SPON ADR; CANADIAN PAC KANS CITY LTD CAD; EATON CORP PLC Securities & Investment TN Ethics Commission
Asset GQG PARTNERS EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY FUND CLASS INST; JOHNSON CTLS INTL PLC; MFS INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND CLASS 1; TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MFG CO LTD ADR; VANGUARD FTSE DEVELOPED MKT ETF; Securities & Investment TN Ethics Commission
Asset BLACKROCK GLOBAL EQUITY MARKET NEUTRAL FUND CLASS 1; CALAMOS MARKET NEUTRAL INCOME FUND CLASS 1; CATALYST/MILLBURN HEDGE STRATEGY FUND CLASS 1; JPMORGAN HEDGED EQUITY FUND CLASS 1 Commercial Banks TN Ethics Commission
Asset UBS INSURED SWEEP PROGRAM; BANK OF AMER CORP; DIMENSIONAL U.S. SMALL CAP ETF; VANGUARD SMALL-CAP VAULE ETF; GQG PARTNERS EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY FUND CLASS INST Securities & Investment TN Ethics Commission
Asset MFS INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND CLASS 1; VANGUARD FTSE DEVELOPED MKT ETF; BLACKROCK GLOBAL EQUITY MARKET NEUTRAL FUND CLASS 1; CALAMOS MARKET NEUTRAL INCOME FUND CLASS 1; Securities & Investment TN Ethics Commission
Asset CATALYST/MILLBURN HEDGE STRATEGY FUND CLASS 1; JPMORGAN HEDGED EQUITY FUND CLASS 1 Commercial Banks TN Ethics Commission
Occupation Other, FINANCIAL ADVISOR — 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.

Legislative Votes
FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION
House · Mar 30, 2026
Passed
82
YEA
1
NAY
10
NOT VOTING
FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt
Senate · Apr 2, 2026
Passed
31
YEA
0
NAY
HOUSE PRIVATE ACTS COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass; ref to State & Local Government Committee
House · Mar 9, 2026
Passed
12
YEA
0
NAY

Source: LegiScan roll call vote data.

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions
What does TN HB2645 do?

TN HB2645 is a bill that updates the city charter for the City of Martin, Tennessee. It rewrites existing laws that govern the city's operations and structure. The changes are subject to local approval before they take effect.

How did the vote on TN HB2645 go?

The key recorded vote (House, March 30, 2026) ended 82–1 and passed.

What is the status of TN HB2645?

TN HB2645 is currently “Passed” in the Tennessee legislature.

Who sponsored TN HB2645?

Tandy Darby (R) sponsored TN HB2645.