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SB 2597 Enacted

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.

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
Crossed Over
Passed
Enacted
May 4, 2026 · House
Effective date(s) 07/01/2026
May 4, 2026 · House
Pub. Ch. 738
Apr 14, 2026 · House
Signed by Governor.
Apr 2, 2026 · House
Transmitted to Governor for action.
Apr 2, 2026 · House
Signed by H. Speaker
Apr 1, 2026 · Senate
Signed by Senate Speaker
Apr 1, 2026 · House
Enrolled and ready for signatures
Mar 30, 2026 · House
Passed H., Ayes 84, Nays 3, PNV 1
Mar 30, 2026 · House
Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA0622)
Mar 30, 2026 · House
Subst. for comp. HB.
Mar 19, 2026 · House
Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
Mar 16, 2026 · House
Sponsor(s) Added.
Mar 16, 2026 · Senate
Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 30, Nays 0
Mar 16, 2026 · House
Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0595)
Mar 16, 2026 · House
Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
Mar 13, 2026 · House
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/16/2026
Mar 4, 2026 · Senate
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 0
Feb 25, 2026 · House
Placed on Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee calendar for 3/4/2026
Feb 5, 2026 · Senate
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee
Feb 2, 2026 · House
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Feb 2, 2026 · House
Sponsor change.
Feb 2, 2026 · House
Filed for introduction