Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 983: 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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 983 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 5, 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: Aftyn Behn (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 26, 2025): Taken off notice for cal in s/c Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee of Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aftyn Behn | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Taken off notice for cal in s/c Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee of Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee
- Action Def. in s/c Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee to 3/26/2025
- Placed on s/c cal Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee for 3/26/2025
- Ref. to Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee - Government Operations for Review
- Assigned to s/c Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee
- Placed on s/c cal Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee for 3/19/2025
- P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt.
- Intro., P1C.
- Filed for introduction