TN SB2732

AN ACTto amend Chapter 492 of the Acts of 1901; as amended by Chapter 325 of the Private Acts of 1972; Chapter 74 of the Private Acts of 1985; Chapter 45 of the Private Acts of 1993 and Chapter 166 of the Private Acts of 1994; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the town of Monterey.

Passed Senate Paul Bailey (R)
Plain English Summary

The bill updates the governance structure of the town of Monterey by removing outdated rules that allowed the mayor to also act as the town recorder. It creates a new position called Town Administrator, outlining their responsibilities and powers. This change aims to streamline town operations and clarify roles within the local government.

At a Glance

TN SB2732 is a senate bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by Paul Bailey (R), currently “Passed” since May 27, 2026.

We track 9,160 Tennessee bills this session, 196 of them sponsored by Paul Bailey.

Supporters Say

Supporters of the bill would highlight its modernization of local governance, emphasizing the importance of having a dedicated Town Administrator to improve efficiency and accountability in town operations. They may argue that this change will better serve the community by providing clear leadership and management.

Critics Say

Critics might argue that eliminating the mayor's dual role could weaken the position of mayor and reduce oversight in local governance. They may express concerns that establishing a Town Administrator could lead to increased bureaucracy and costs for the town, potentially diverting resources from other community needs.

Conflict of Interest Analysis Personal Interests
2/10
Risk Level
Low
Policy Area
Government Operations and Politics
Industry Overlap
0%
Personal Conflicts
0 found

The analysis of SB2732, which seeks to amend provisions related to the town of Monterey and establish a Town Administrator position, reveals no direct overlaps between the sponsor, Paul Bailey's, personal financial interests and the bill's subject matter. Bailey's primary business interests are centered around trucking and transportation, which do not directly relate to the governance or administrative structure of a local town. The bill primarily addresses local government operations, which is not an area where Bailey's trucking businesses would gain financially from the changes proposed in the legislation.

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 Businessman — AI-researched
Employer Owner of Bailey Company, a trucking business — TN Legislature bio
Business Owner Owner of Bailey Company — TN Legislature bio
Board Member Board member of the Tennessee Trucking Association — TN Legislature bio
Employer CB TRUCKING INC — TN Ethics Commission
Employer CB TRANSPORTATION, INC — TN Ethics Commission
Employer A & P LEASING, LLC — TN Ethics Commission
Employer BAILEY TIRE COMPANY, LLC — TN Ethics Commission
Employer BAILEY INVESTMENTS — TN Ethics Commission
Employer CB LEASING, LLC — TN Ethics Commission
Employer WAREHOUSE SERVICES, LLC — TN Ethics Commission
Employer COWBOY TRUCK LEASING LLC — TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner NATIONAL REINED COW HORSE ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT from Feb 2012 to current — TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner AMERICAN QUARTER HORSE ASSOCIATION DIRECTOR from Mar 2004 to current — TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner TN QUARTER HORSE ASSOCIATION DIRECTOR from Jan 1998 to current — TN Ethics Commission
Asset BUILTWELL BANK, Spouse, and Minor Child — TN Ethics Commission
Asset DEKALB COUNTY BANKand Minor Child — TN Ethics Commission
Asset CITIZENS BANK Commercial Banks TN Ethics Commission
Asset BAILEY INVESTMENTS LLCand Minor Child — TN Ethics Commission
Asset SAFE TRUCKING — TN Ethics Commission
Asset THROUGHBRED FINANCIAL, Spouse, and Minor Child — TN Ethics Commission
Asset Leadership PAC: PB PAC — 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.

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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 SB2732 do?

The bill updates the governance structure of the town of Monterey by removing outdated rules that allowed the mayor to also act as the town recorder. It creates a new position called Town Administrator, outlining their responsibilities and powers. This change aims to streamline town operations and clarify roles within the local government.

What is the status of TN SB2732?

TN SB2732 is currently “Passed” in the Tennessee legislature.

Who sponsored TN SB2732?

Paul Bailey (R) sponsored TN SB2732.