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TN SB 2248

died on adjournment

Civil Emergencies - As enacted, creates the department of Tennessee emergency management authority ("TEMA") to authorize the creation of local organizations for emergency management in the political subdivisions of the state, and to authorize cooperation with the federal government and the governments of other states. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 9; Title 13; Title 16; Title 39; Title 55; Title 58; Title 62; Title 65; Title 68 and Title 71.

Tennessee · 114S1 · upper

Quick answers

Did TN SB 2248 pass?

No. TN SB 2248 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 (2026-05-27): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1045

What is TN SB 2248 about?

TN SB 2248 is a bill in the 114S1 titled “Civil Emergencies - As enacted, creates the department of Tennessee emergency management authority ("TEMA") to authorize the creation of local organizations for emergency management in the political subdivisions of the state, and to authorize cooperation with the federal government and the governments of other states. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 9; Title 13; Title 16; Title 39; Title 55; Title 58; Title 62; Title 65; Title 68 and Title 71.”.

Who sponsors TN SB 2248?

Johnson is the primary sponsor of TN SB 2248.

Introduced
2026-02-02
Latest action
2026-05-27 — Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1045
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Subjects

Sponsors

  • Johnsonprimary

Committees

Not provided by source.

Action timeline

  1. 2026-02-02

    Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

    introduction

  2. 2026-02-02

    Filed for introduction

    filing

  3. 2026-02-05

    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 with amendment/s, refer to Senate Government Operations Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 1

  6. 2026-03-18

    Placed on Senate Government Operations Committee calendar for 3/25/2026

  7. 2026-03-25

    Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0

  8. 2026-04-01

    Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/7/2026

  9. 2026-04-07

    Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 11, Nays 0 PNV 0

  10. 2026-04-17

    Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/21/2026

  11. 2026-04-17

    Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/21/2026

  12. 2026-04-21

    Companion House Bill substituted

    substitution

  13. 2026-04-22

    Sponsor(s) Added.

    sponsorship

  14. 2026-05-27

    Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1045

Versions

Documents

Votes

  • SENATE STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Government Operations Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 1 3/17/2026 Passed

    2026-03-17 · pass · 8-0

    Member-level votes (1)
    • Yarbro: not voting

  • SENATE GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0 3/25/2026 Passed

    2026-03-25 · pass · 9-0

  • SENATE FINANCE, WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 11, Nays 0 PNV 0 4/7/2026 Passed

    2026-04-07 · pass · 11-0

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Official source

https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default?BillNumber=SB2248&ga=114

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