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

HB 597: Lobbying, Lobbyists - As introduced, requires each lobbyist to include and maintain in the lobbyist's registration statement filed with the Tennessee ethics commission the identification of each bill and legislative measure for which the lobbyist is receiving compensation to oppose or support. - Amends TCA Title 3, Chapter 6.

In committee Last action March 5, 2025: Failed in s/c Public Service Subcommittee of State & Local Government Committee

Plain-language summary

HB 597 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 30, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Lobbying, Lobbyists - As introduced, requires each lobbyist to include and maintain in the lobbyist's registration statement filed with the Tennessee ethics commission the identification of each bill and legislative measure for which the lobbyist is receiving compensation to oppose or support. - Amends TCA Title 3, Chapter 6. Primary sponsor: Bob Freeman (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 5, 2025): Failed in s/c Public Service Subcommittee of State & Local Government Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Bob Freeman (Democratic).