Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 1739: Regional Authorities and Special Districts - As enacted, adds Claiborne, Union, and Grainger counties to the membership of the North East Tennessee Railroad Authority if certain requirements are met; makes other related revisions. - Amends TCA Title 7, Chapter 56, Part 2 and Title 64, Chapter 2.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 1739 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Regional Authorities and Special Districts - As enacted, adds Claiborne, Union, and Grainger counties to the membership of the North East Tennessee Railroad Authority if certain requirements are met; makes other related revisions. - Amends TCA Title 7, Chapter 56, Part 2 and Title 64, Chapter 2. Primary sponsor: Jessie Seal (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 6, 2026): Pub. Ch. 650.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jessie Seal | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
“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. 650
- Effective date(s) 04/01/2026
- Signed by Governor.
- Signed by H. Speaker
- Transmitted to Governor for action.
- Signed by Senate Speaker
- Concurred, Ayes 27, Nays 0 (Amendment 1 - HA0630)
- Enrolled and ready for signatures
- Placed on Senate Message Calendar for 3/19/2026
- Subst. for comp. HB.
- H. adopted am. (Amendment 1 - HA0630)
- Passed H., as am., Ayes 92, Nays 0, PNV 0
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