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TN SB 266

died on adjournment

Flags - As introduced, prohibits state and local government entities from displaying or allowing display of flags other than Tennessee and U.S. flags on courthouses and public roads and sidewalks; prohibits LEAs and public charter schools from displaying in public schools flags other than the official United States flag and the official Tennessee state flag. - Amends TCA Title 4; Section 5-5-114; Section 6-54-144; Title 7; Section 15-2-116; Title 49; Title 55; Title 58 and Title 65, Chapter 31, Part 1.

Tennessee · 114S1 · upper

Quick answers

Did TN SB 266 pass?

No. TN SB 266 died when the 114S1 session adjourned without final action on it. Bills that die this way are sometimes reintroduced in a later session. Latest recorded action (2025-02-10): Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee

What is TN SB 266 about?

TN SB 266 is a bill in the 114S1 titled “Flags - As introduced, prohibits state and local government entities from displaying or allowing display of flags other than Tennessee and U.S. flags on courthouses and public roads and sidewalks; prohibits LEAs and public charter schools from displaying in public schools flags other than the official United States flag and the official Tennessee state flag. - Amends TCA Title 4; Section 5-5-114; Section 6-54-144; Title 7; Section 15-2-116; Title 49; Title 55; Title 58 and Title 65, Chapter 31, Part 1.”.

Who sponsors TN SB 266?

Hensley is the primary sponsor of TN SB 266.

Introduced
2025-01-27
Latest action
2025-02-10 — Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Subjects

Sponsors

  • Hensleyprimary

Committees

Not provided by source.

Action timeline

  1. 2025-01-23

    Filed for introduction

    filing

  2. 2025-01-27

    Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

    introduction

  3. 2025-02-10

    Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee

    referral-committee

Versions

Documents

Votes

  • SENATE HEALTH AND WELFARE COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0 4/10/2019 Passed

    2019-04-10 · pass · 9-0

    Member-level votes (9)
    • Crowe: yes
    • Haile: yes
    • Hensley: yes
    • Jackson: yes
    • Massey: yes
    • Reeves: yes
    • Swann: yes
    • Watson: yes
    • Yarbro: yes

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Official source

https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default?BillNumber=SB0266&ga=114

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