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TN SB 1670

enacted

Military - As enacted, recognizes the United States space force as a distinct branch of the United States armed forces by adding the space force to definitions and provisions related to the military. - Amends TCA Title 2; Title 6; Title 8; Title 36; Title 39; Title 40; Title 49; Title 55; Title 58; Title 62; Title 63 and Title 66.

Tennessee · 114S1 · upper

Quick answers

Did TN SB 1670 pass?

Yes. TN SB 1670 has been enacted into law as of 2026-05-18. Latest recorded action (2026-05-18): Pub. Ch. 892

What is TN SB 1670 about?

TN SB 1670 is a bill in the 114S1 titled “Military - As enacted, recognizes the United States space force as a distinct branch of the United States armed forces by adding the space force to definitions and provisions related to the military. - Amends TCA Title 2; Title 6; Title 8; Title 36; Title 39; Title 40; Title 49; Title 55; Title 58; Title 62; Title 63 and Title 66.”.

Who sponsors TN SB 1670?

Powers is the primary sponsor of TN SB 1670.

Introduced
2026-01-15
Latest action
2026-05-18 — Pub. Ch. 892
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Subjects

Sponsors

  • Powersprimary

Committees

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Action timeline

  1. 2026-01-14

    Filed for introduction

    filing

  2. 2026-01-15

    Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

    introduction

  3. 2026-01-21

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

    referral-committee

  4. 2026-03-11

    Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/17/2026

  5. 2026-03-17

    Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee

  6. 2026-03-20

    Placed on Senate Consent Calendar 2 for 3/23/2026

  7. 2026-03-23

    Engrossed; ready for transmission to House

    receipt

  8. 2026-03-23

    Sponsor(s) Added.

    sponsorship

  9. 2026-03-23

    Passed Senate, Ayes 29, Nays 0

    passage

  10. 2026-03-26

    Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.

  11. 2026-04-16

    Passed H., Ayes 77, Nays 11, PNV 0

    passage

  12. 2026-04-16

    Subst. for comp. HB.

    substitution

  13. 2026-04-20

    Enrolled and ready for signatures

    enrolled

  14. 2026-04-21

    Signed by H. Speaker

    passage

  15. 2026-04-21

    Signed by Senate Speaker

    passage

  16. 2026-04-23

    Transmitted to Governor for action.

    executive-receipt

  17. 2026-05-05

    Signed by Governor.

    executive-signature

  18. 2026-05-18

    Effective date(s) 05/05/2026

  19. 2026-05-18

    Pub. Ch. 892

Versions

Documents

Votes

  • SENATE STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee 3/17/2026 Passed (2)

    2026-03-17 · pass · 9-0

  • FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 3/23/2026 Passed (1)

    2026-03-23 · pass · 29-0

  • FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/16/2026 Passed (1)

    2026-04-16 · pass · 77-11

  • FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PREVIOUS QUESTION PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/16/2026 Passed

    2026-04-16 · pass · 70-18

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Official source

https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default?BillNumber=SB1670&ga=114

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