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

SB 1222: Agriculture, Dept. of - As introduced, authorizes the commissioner to designate an existing organizational unit of the department as the office of rural prosperity and consolidate within that office some or all of the department's duties related to improving the well-being of rural communities in this state. - Amends TCA Section 1-3-105; Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 9; Title 13; Title 43; Title 44; Title 48; Title 49; Title 50; Title 61; Title 64; Title 66; Title 67; Title 68 and Title 69.

In committee Last action February 12, 2025: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee

Plain-language summary

SB 1222 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on February 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Agriculture, Dept. of - As introduced, authorizes the commissioner to designate an existing organizational unit of the department as the office of rural prosperity and consolidate within that office some or all of the department's duties related to improving the well-being of rural communities in this state. - Amends TCA Section 1-3-105; Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 9; Title 13; Title 43; Title 44; Title 48; Title 49; Title 50; Title 61; Title 64; Title 66; Title 67; Title 68 and Title 69. Primary sponsor: Charlane Oliver (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 12, 2025): Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Charlane Oliver (Democratic).