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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Freeman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 56 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Failed in s/c Public Service Subcommittee of State & Local Government Committee
- Placed on s/c cal Public Service Subcommittee for 3/5/2025
- P2C, ref. to State & Local Government Committee
- Assigned to s/c Public Service Subcommittee
- Intro., P1C.
- Filed for introduction