Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 1216: State Symbols - As enacted, designates Nashville hot chicken as an official state food. - Amends TCA Title 4.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 1216 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on February 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: State Symbols - As enacted, designates Nashville hot chicken as an official state food. - Amends TCA Title 4. Primary sponsor: Charlane Oliver (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 29, 2025): Pub. Ch. 273.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlane Oliver | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Pub. Ch. 273
- Effective date(s) 04/24/2025
- Signed by Governor.
- Signed by H. Speaker
- Transmitted to Governor for action.
- Signed by Senate Speaker
- Enrolled and ready for signatures
- Subst. for comp. HB.
- Passed H., Ayes 94, Nays 0, PNV 1
- Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
- Passed Senate, Ayes 30, Nays 0
- Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
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