Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 1543: State Symbols - As enacted, designates "Tennessee" by Drew Holcomb as an official state song. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 1, Part 3.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1543 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: State Symbols - As enacted, designates "Tennessee" by Drew Holcomb as an official state song. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 1, Part 3. Primary sponsor: Jody Barrett (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 23, 2026): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 668.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jody Barrett | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 69 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Comp. became Pub. Ch. 668
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- Comp. SB subst.
- H. Placed on Consent Calendar for 3/23/2026
- Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 3/19/2026
- Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee
- Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 3/11/2026
- Rec. for pass; ref to State & Local Government Committee
- Placed on cal. Naming & Designating Committee for 3/2/2026
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- Action def. in Naming & Designating Committee to 2/23/2026
- Placed on cal. Naming & Designating Committee for 2/9/2026
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