AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 7, Chapter 56, Part 2 and Title 64, Chapter 2, relative to railroad authorities.
State of TennesseeTennesseeAs enacted, adds Claiborne, Union, and Grainger counties to the membership of the North East Tennessee Railroad Authority if certain requirements are met; makes other related revisions. - Amends TCA Title 7, Chapter 56, Part 2 and Title 64, Chapter 2.
- Status
- Passed
- Signed or otherwise enacted
- Status date
- Apr 6, 2026
- 220 days ago
- Current chamber
- Senate
- Session
- 2025-2026 Regular Session
TN SB 1739 · PassedApr 6
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Bill details
- Last action
- Effective date(s) 04/01/2026 · Apr 6, 2026
Sponsors
JSJessie SealSenator · Republican · SD-008Primary sponsorPrimary sponsor
SKSara KyleSenator · Democrat · SD-030
BPBill PowersSenator · Republican · SD-022
Bill history
Newest first.
Apr 6, 2026Effective date(s) 04/01/2026
Apr 6, 2026Pub. Ch. 650
Apr 1, 2026Signed by Governor.Senate
Mar 24, 2026Transmitted to Governor for action.Senate
Mar 24, 2026Signed by H. SpeakerHouse
Mar 23, 2026Signed by Senate SpeakerSenate
Mar 19, 2026Enrolled and ready for signaturesSenate
Mar 19, 2026Concurred, Ayes 27, Nays 0 (Amendment 1 - HA0630)Senate
Show 14 earlier actions
Mar 17, 2026Placed on Senate Message Calendar for 3/19/2026Senate
Mar 16, 2026Passed H., as am., Ayes 92, Nays 0, PNV 0House
Mar 16, 2026H. adopted am. (Amendment 1 - HA0630)House
Mar 16, 2026Subst. for comp. HB.House
Feb 23, 2026Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.House
Feb 19, 2026Engrossed; ready for transmission to HouseSenate
Feb 19, 2026Sponsor(s) Added.Senate
Feb 19, 2026Passed Senate, Ayes 31, Nays 0Senate
Feb 17, 2026Placed on Senate Consent Calendar 2 for 2/19/2026Senate
Feb 11, 2026Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar CommitteeSenate
Feb 4, 2026Placed on Senate Transportation and Safety Committee calendar for 2/11/2026Senate
Jan 22, 2026Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Transportation and Safety CommitteeSenate
Jan 21, 2026Introduced, Passed on First ConsiderationSenate
Jan 16, 2026Filed for introductionSenate
Recorded votes
TRANSPORTATION AND SAFETY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar CommitteeFeb 11, 2026 · Senate · 9 yea · 0 nayPassedPassed
FLOOR VOTE: Motion to AdoptFeb 19, 2026 · Senate · 31 yea · 0 nayPassedPassed
FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATIONMar 16, 2026 · House · 92 yea · 0 nayPassedPassed
FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Concur House Amendment # 1Mar 19, 2026 · Senate · 27 yea · 0 nayPassedPassed
Subjects
- Regional Authorities and Special Districts
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