TN SB 2597
enactedTennessee Fish & Wildlife Commission - As enacted, authorizes the executive director of the wildlife resources agency to enter into agreements with local law enforcement agencies for the purpose of enforcing wildlife management laws and rules; creates a criminal offense for feeding black bears under certain circumstances. - Amends TCA Title 70.
Tennessee · 114S1 · upper
Quick answers
Did TN SB 2597 pass?
Yes. TN SB 2597 has been enacted into law as of 2026-05-04. Latest recorded action (2026-05-04): Pub. Ch. 738
What is TN SB 2597 about?
TN SB 2597 is a bill in the 114S1 titled “Tennessee Fish & Wildlife Commission - As enacted, authorizes the executive director of the wildlife resources agency to enter into agreements with local law enforcement agencies for the purpose of enforcing wildlife management laws and rules; creates a criminal offense for feeding black bears under certain circumstances. - Amends TCA Title 70.”.
Who sponsors TN SB 2597?
Southerland is the primary sponsor of TN SB 2597.
- Introduced
- 2026-02-02
- Latest action
- 2026-05-04 — Pub. Ch. 738
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Subjects
Sponsors
- Southerlandprimary
Committees
Not provided by source.
Action timeline
2026-02-02
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
introduction
2026-02-02
Sponsor change.
sponsorship
2026-02-02
Filed for introduction
filing
2026-02-05
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee
referral-committee
2026-02-25
Placed on Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee calendar for 3/4/2026
2026-03-04
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 0
2026-03-13
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/16/2026
2026-03-16
Sponsor(s) Added.
sponsorship
2026-03-16
Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 30, Nays 0
passage
2026-03-16
Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0595)
2026-03-16
Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
receipt
2026-03-19
Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
2026-03-30
Passed H., Ayes 84, Nays 3, PNV 1
passage
2026-03-30
Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA0622)
amendment-withdrawal
2026-03-30
Subst. for comp. HB.
substitution
2026-04-01
Signed by Senate Speaker
passage
2026-04-01
Enrolled and ready for signatures
enrolled
2026-04-02
Transmitted to Governor for action.
executive-receipt
2026-04-02
Signed by H. Speaker
passage
2026-04-14
Signed by Governor.
executive-signature
2026-05-04
Effective date(s) 07/01/2026
2026-05-04
Pub. Ch. 738
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Votes
SENATE ENERGY, AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 0 3/4/2026 Passed
2026-03-04 · pass · 8-0
FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 3/16/2026 Passed (1)
2026-03-16 · pass · 30-0
FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 3/30/2026 Passed (1)
2026-03-30 · pass · 84-3
Member-level votes (1)
- Johnson: not voting
Related bills
- Companion bill: HB 2215
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