AN ACT to amend Chapter 84 of the Private Acts of 1991; as amended by Chapter 162 of the Private Acts of 1994; Chapter 140 of the Private Acts of 1996; Chapter 132 of the Private Acts of 1998; Chapter 64 of the Private Acts of 2005; Chapter 2 of the Private Acts of 2009 and Chapter 44 of the Private Acts of 2022; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the City of Bristol.
In plain English Revises Bristol's election rules, reduces time for ordinances to take effect, changes property tax due dates, and creates a department of education.
Official synopsis: Subject to local approval, revises election provisions for city council and the board of education to comply with changes to general election law; reduces the time after final passage for an ordinance to take effect from 17 days to seven days; changes the due dates…
Became lawPr. Ch. 61 · 2026-05-27
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 67, relative to tourism.
In plain English Requires municipalities to release tourism promotion funding to destination marketing entities within 120 days of approving their final budget.
Official synopsis: As enacted, requires revenue that is received by a municipality and that is used to fund a destination marketing entity engaged in tourism promotion on behalf of the municipality be released to the destination marketing entity no later than 120 days after the municipality approves…
Became lawComp. became Pub. Ch. 1125 · 2026-05-27
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 1, Chapter 3 and Title 8, Chapter 44, relative to public notices.
In plain English Requires a state commission to study whether newspapers remain the most efficient way for governments to publish public notices.
Official synopsis: As enacted, requires the Tennessee advisory commission on intergovernmental relations (TACIR) to conduct a study to determine if newspapers of general circulation remain the most efficient and effective manner for governments to provide the public with transparent and accessible information. – Amends TCA Title 1,…
Became lawComp. became Pub. Ch. 1137 · 2026-05-27
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 57, relative to liability of celebrities who endorse an alcoholic beverage licensee.
As enacted, changes present law concerning common ownership of entities involved in the alcoholic beverages industry. – Amends TCA Title 57.
Became lawEffective date(s) 05/01/2026 · 2026-05-18
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 3; Title 4; Title 8; Title 9; Title 10; Title 12; Title 13; Title 14; Title 15; Title 41; Title 50 and Title 57, relative to state government.
In plain English Allows the environment commissioner to approve private development agreements for Cumberland Mountain State Park facilities, with department supervision of construction.
Official synopsis: As enacted, authorizes the commissioner of environment and conservation, notwithstanding agreements authorized by the commissioner of general services and with approval of the state building commission, to enter into agreements contemplated for the private development, redevelopment, construction, and operation of facilities on lands with Cumberland…
Became lawEffective date(s) 05/07/2026 · 2026-05-14
A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Margaret Tranbarger Cooper on the celebration of her 100th birthday.
In plain English Honors Margaret Tranbarger Cooper on her 100th birthday.
Official synopsis: Margaret Tranbarger Cooper, 100th birthday
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-04-30
A RESOLUTION to commend Seth Koenes for exemplary service as a legislative intern.
Seth Koenes
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-04-20
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 18; Title 38, Chapter 6; Title 39 and Title 40, Chapter 35, relative to the collection of DNA samples.
In plain English Requires law enforcement to collect a biological specimen from anyone arrested for a felony for DNA analysis to identify the person.
Official synopsis: As introduced, requires a person arrested for a felony offense to have a biological specimen taken by the arresting authority for the purpose of DNA analysis to determine identification characteristics specific to the person. – Amends TCA Title 18; Title 38, Chapter 6; Title 39…
Not out of committeeTaken off notice for cal in s/c Finance, Ways and Means Subcommittee of Finance, Ways and Means Committee · 2026-04-15
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 24 and Title 68, relative to the Tennessee fire services and codes enforcement academy.
As enacted, designates the residential burn building located on the campus of the Tennessee fire services and codes enforcement academy as the "Charles 'Charlie' J. Lewis Residential Burn Building." – Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 24 and Title 68.
Became lawComp. became Pub. Ch. 678 · 2026-04-13
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 67, Chapter 5, Part 7, relative to property tax relief.
As introduced, revises the formula for calculating tax relief on real property owned by eligible disabled veterans so that in determining the amount of relief to such a taxpayer, the assessed value on the first $175,000 of full market value is to be multiplied by…
Not out of committeeSponsor(s) Added. · 2026-04-09
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 8-36-916, relative to retirement benefits.
As introduced, increases the employer contribution under the hybrid retirement plan from 5 percent to 10 percent for current members of the general assembly who have 10 years of creditable service on or after July 1, 2026. – Amends TCA Section 8-36-916.
Not out of committeeTaken off notice for cal. in State & Local Government Committee · 2026-04-08
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion on the occasion of its twenty-fifth anniversary.
Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion, 25th anniversary
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-03-26
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 9 and Title 49, relative to investment pools for school districts.
As introduced, authorizes school districts to establish fund pools for the investment of school district funds. – Amends TCA Title 9 and Title 49.
Not out of committeeTaken off notice for cal. in Education Committee · 2026-03-24
A RESOLUTION to commemorate Certified Government Financial Manager Month.
Certified Government Financial Manager Month
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-03-11
AN ACT to amend Chapter 84 of the Private Acts of 1991; as amended by Chapter 162 of the Private Acts of 1994; Chapter 140 of the Private Acts of 1996; Chapter 132 of the Private Acts of 1998; Chapter 64 of the Private Acts of 2005; Chapter 2 of the Private Acts of 2009 and Chapter 44 of the Private Acts of 2022; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the City of Bristol.
Subject to local approval, revises election provisions for city council and the board of education to comply with changes to general election law; reduces the time after final passage for an ordinance to take effect from 17 days to seven days; changes the due dates…
Not out of committeeP2C, ref. to Private Acts Committee – State & Local Government Committee · 2026-03-02
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