Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

HB 2394: Public Funds and Financing - As introduced, expresses the legislative intent that a county in which a county-wide fire department is established, or in which a volunteer fire department provides services, direct priority for the appropriation and allocation of county funds to fund the activities of the county-wide or volunteer fire department. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 38 and Title 68, Chapter 102, Part 3.

In committee Last action March 18, 2026: Failed in s/c Cities & Counties Subcommittee of State & Local Government Committee

Plain-language summary

HB 2394 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 3, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Public Funds and Financing - As introduced, expresses the legislative intent that a county in which a county-wide fire department is established, or in which a volunteer fire department provides services, direct priority for the appropriation and allocation of county funds to fund the activities of the county-wide or volunteer fire department. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 38 and Title 68, Chapter 102, Part 3. Primary sponsor: Michele Reneau (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 18, 2026): Failed in s/c Cities & Counties Subcommittee of State & Local Government Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Michele Reneau (Republican).