Public Contracts - As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee Businesses First Act," which requires local governmental entities to provide a 30-day local bidding period for certain contracts, during which only local businesses may submit bids; creates a bidding preference for local businesses. - Amends TCA Title 9 and Title 12.

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Chamber: Senate
Introduced: Feb 2, 2026
Last action: Feb 5, 2026 — Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
Session: 114
Momentum: 27 · Low

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

23.9% Unlikely

Why this number

Stage base In Committee — base rate 51%, measured from TN's completed sessions
Momentum -5 27/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 253 days quiet

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